Discover Kanab: Trails and Western Heritage

When looking for hotels in Kanab, your travel interests can help guide your choice: K-Hill Trail is an easy hiking and horseback riding trail, a variety of recreational activities are available at Jackson Flat Reservoir, and museums feature collections, architecture, and Western film sets. The following places and activities offer different points of interest. The following places and activities offer different points of interest.

Hiking and Biking Trails: Comparing Use Rules

K-Hill Trail in Kanab is 2.5 miles long and runs in one direction. An easy hiking and horseback riding trail, it is open exclusively to pedestrians and horseback riders; bicycles and motorized vehicles are not allowed. Factor the one-way route into your plans. As trail conditions can change with the weather, check the published conditions before setting out.

At the Sherry Belle Trail near Jackson Flat Reservoir, you can walk, run, and bike. Motorized vehicles are not allowed, but e-bikes are permitted. Unlike K-Hill Trail, where bicycles are prohibited, the permitted uses at Sherry Belle Trail expressly include walking, running, and biking; e-bikes are also allowed. Check the current guidance on use rules at the reservoir before setting out, as they can change.

Recreation at Jackson Flat Reservoir

In addition to activities on the Sherry Belle Trail, boating, fishing, camping, biking, hiking, and athletic training are possible at Jackson Flat Reservoir. For planning purposes, it is worth distinguishing between uses of the specific trail and other activities at the reservoir: the trail is designated for walking, running, and biking; activities at the reservoir also include boating, fishing, camping, and athletic training. This can help you consider what kind of recreation you want to prioritize on your trip, without applying the rules for a single trail to all activities at the reservoir.

Museums and Western Film History

The Kanab Museum houses thousands of artifacts and archival materials. The Kanab Heritage House Museum offers a different perspective on history: it is located in a Victorian home built in 1894 and described as “the first modern home in Kane County.” The two museums focus on different subjects—the collection of artifacts and archival materials at one, and the historic home and its traditional description at the other.

At the Little Hollywood Museum, visitors can explore film sets and Western memorabilia in a reconstructed Old West town setting. The old sets are from numerous Western films and television productions. For those interested in film history, this means there are not just memorabilia here, but also sets from various productions. At the museum’s Chuck Wagon Cookout, visitors can reserve a place for Dutch oven dinners and Western entertainment. If you’re planning this combination, check current reservation options; reservations and availability may change.

Visitor Information for the Monument

Staff at the Kanab Visitor Center provide visitors exploring the monument with weather reports, hiking tips, and road reports. The visitor center also offers interpretive exhibits on geology and archaeology within the monument. This provides practical information on weather, hiking, and roads alongside exhibits covering geological and archaeological topics. Depending on what interests you during your stay, this information can help you plan a monument visit, or the exhibits can be a focus in their own right.

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