Noah's Ark Trail

3 miles RT, half day
moderate-difficult
bring 2 liters water per person, good shoes, walking poles (opt), bug spray, camera!

Travel on I-15 to Parowan Utah. From Parowan take State Road #143 South, following the signs to Brian Head and Cedar Breaks National Monument. Approximately 3 miles South of Parowan is First Left Hand Canyon. Turn Left and follow the signs toward Yankee Meadows. At the entrance to 5 mile picnic area is a clear sign for Noah's Ark trailhead. Enter picnic area if gate is open. If not park on the side of the road and enter through a walkway on the East side of the gate. Follow road passing picnic areas until you cross Bowery Creek. Trailhead is on south side of road.


Standing along the trail are large pine trees. Take a moment and smell deeply from one of the cracks in the bark. What do you smell? This is one of the few regions in the world you will inhale the distinctive smell of Vanilla.

This would be a great sunrise / sunset hike with the trail easily navigated using a flashlight. The views across canyon to Vermillion Castle are fantastic.