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Thunderbird Gardens Disc Golf Loop

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Distance:
0.4 Miles / 0.6 km
Type:
Loop
Difficulty:
Moderate
Time to Hike:
~12 minutes
Features:
Surface Type:
Dirt
Park:
Thunderbird Gardens
Town:
Cedar City, Utah
Directions:
37.69036, -113.043737
Added:
September 25, 2023
Updated:
November 16, 2023
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105'

Total Change
132'

Ascent
132'

Descent

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Thunderbird Gardens Disc Golf Loop

The Thunderbird Gardens Disc Golf Loop at Thunderbird Gardens in Cedar City, Utah is a moderate 0.4-mile loop hike that features natural rock formations and steep terrain that leads around the disc golf course.

Hike Description
This short hike begins at the large northern trailhead at Thunderbird Gardens, located at the main parking lot. This trail is technically the Valhalla Trail and hikers will follow this for a very short distance before veering off-trail and into the Disc Golf Course area. Once in the Disc Golf Course, hikers will be faced with several footpaths to take - this hike leads into the large rock formations, passing a neat little cave along the way, to then head off-trail and continue north. Once in the northern section of the disc golf course, hikers will be faced with some steep terrain where the trails weave in and out of dry washes. This is also where you'll find some neat views of the surrounding area, including the neighboring mountain named Red Hill, located to the south.

Finally, the hiker will head down the steep terrain - following some dry washes along the way - to reach a large rock outcropping that was visible along the hike in. This neat rock formation is ~30-feet tall and provides hikers with shade in addition to another small hill for views that sits adjacent.

While this is not a long hike and is rather a short walk, for folks who are not from this area, it's a really cool place to stop along a roadtrip, say on your way to Zion National Park, to explore a quiet and off-the-beaten path location.

Difficulty
This hike should be considered easy if you do not hike the steep sections of footpaths. Otherwise this is a moderate walk for sure.

Parking
Hikers will find a large parking lot at the coordinates provided, large enough to fit a couple dozen vehicles. Note that the road leading in is a bit rutted and has some potholes, but nothing too crazy.

Pets
Dogs are allowed only if leashed and must be cleaned up after.

Warnings
Rattlesnakes: This area is home to rattlesnakes, so be on the lookout and give any you find plenty of space.

Lack of water: This trail has no water access, so bring in at least 1 gallon per person per day if planing to hike. Plan to hike early in the day or later in the evening to prevent sun exposure.
Explore 7 trails near Cedar City, UT
  1. Parking

    37.69036, -113.043737
  2. Main Trailhead

    37.690472, -113.043669
  3. View of the Thunderbird Gardens area

    37.691989, -113.043883
    View of the Thunderbird Gardens area
  4. View of Red Hill from Thunderbird Gardens

    37.691083, -113.044211
    View of Red Hill from Thunderbird Gardens
  5. View of the Red Hill from Thunderbird Gardens

    37.692261, -113.04415
     View of the Red Hill from Thunderbird Gardens
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