Kanab Guidebook
City/town information
Kanab is a convenient homebase for adventurers and explorers. Kanab has everything you need from a variety of restaurants to coffee shops, grocery stores, general stores, and gas stations while staying small enough so you can take a break from traffic and bustle of a big city.
There is lots to do in town, so if you take a break from your adventures consider some of these:
Jacob Hemblin park has a summer swimming pool, great playground, splash pad, basketball and pickle ball courts, skate park and picnic areas.
Jackson Flats reservoir is a nice place for a run, bike ride, rollerblading, SUP, kayaking, fishing, beach volleyball, disk golf or an outdoor workout by the water.
Little Hollywood Museum - located in the back of the souvenir store and absolutely free. Lots of movie sets from many western movies filmed in the area + great photo ops.
Every February, the town hosts a hot air balloon festival and it is a must see at least once. PRO TIP: All balloons are sponsored and don't accept commercial flights. You can get to fly for free though. All you have to do is show up early in the morning on the days of balloon launches and volunteer to help pilots set up their balloons. If the weather is still good after the main flight, they will take you up afterwards.
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Kanab
Kanab is a convenient homebase for adventurers and explorers. Kanab has everything you need from a variety of restaurants to coffee shops, grocery stores, general stores, and gas stations while staying small enough so you can take a break from traffic and bustle of a big city.
There is lots to do in town, so if you take a break from your adventures consider some of these:
Jacob Hemblin park has a summer swimming pool, great playground, splash pad, basketball and pickle ball courts, skate park and picnic areas.
Jackson Flats reservoir is a nice place for a run, bike ride, rollerblading, SUP, kayaking, fishing, beach volleyball, disk golf or an outdoor workout by the water.
Little Hollywood Museum - located in the back of the souvenir store and absolutely free. Lots of movie sets from many western movies filmed in the area + great photo ops.
Every February, the town hosts a hot air balloon festival and it is a must see at least once. PRO TIP: All balloons are sponsored and don't accept commercial flights. You can get to fly for free though. All you have to do is show up early in the morning on the days of balloon launches and volunteer to help pilots set up their balloons. If the weather is still good after the main flight, they will take you up afterwards.
Grocery Stores
A bigger grocery store in Kanab, most items are better priced.
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Honey's Marketplace
260 E 300 SA bigger grocery store in Kanab, most items are better priced.
Glazier's Market
264 S 100 EA backup grocery store.
Food scene
Everything is delicious and healthy. Farm to table. Vegetarian options. Outdoor sitting. Pistachio Chicken is our fave!
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Wild Thyme Cafe
198 South 100 EastEverything is delicious and healthy. Farm to table. Vegetarian options. Outdoor sitting. Pistachio Chicken is our fave!
Yummy wood fired pizza, vegetarian options, and great atmosphere.
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Peekaboo Canyon Wood Fired Kitchen
233 W Center StYummy wood fired pizza, vegetarian options, and great atmosphere.
Great basic breakfast. Outdoor sitting. Breakfast sandwich on a croissant is our favorite.
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Jakey Leigh's Coffee shop and bakery
4 E Center StGreat basic breakfast. Outdoor sitting. Breakfast sandwich on a croissant is our favorite.
Vermillion 45
210 S 100 EGreat spot for dinner. Delicious food and nice atmosphere.
Time-tested restaurant providing hearty plates of American fare in a quaint, Western-themed space.
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Houston's Trail's End Restaurant
32 E Center StTime-tested restaurant providing hearty plates of American fare in a quaint, Western-themed space.
Good for big groups. Casual, timber-clad outpost serving steaks, burgers, ribs & hearty sides alongside beer & wine.
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Iron Horse
78 W Center StGood for big groups. Casual, timber-clad outpost serving steaks, burgers, ribs & hearty sides alongside beer & wine.
Quick bite, takeout. Usually ready in minutes. Good plates and sandwiches.
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Havana Cabana the Taste of Cuba
310 South 100 EastQuick bite, takeout. Usually ready in minutes. Good plates and sandwiches.
American comfort food, great burgers, cowboy cheesesteak, salads and much more, with a great atmosphere. We sell wine, beer and liquor & entertainment some nights during the week.
Adria's Restaurant
86 South 200 WestAmerican comfort food, great burgers, cowboy cheesesteak, salads and much more, with a great atmosphere. We sell wine, beer and liquor & entertainment some nights during the week.
Coffee Shops
Delicious mushroom coffee & smoothies. Healthy options. Mushroom coffee is our favorite.
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Asava Juice & Smoothies
176 S 100 EDelicious mushroom coffee & smoothies. Healthy options. Mushroom coffee is our favorite.
Delicious coffee and cute shop that sells stylish hiking shoes & apparel, as well as books.
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Willow Canyon Outdoor
263 S 100 EDelicious coffee and cute shop that sells stylish hiking shoes & apparel, as well as books.
Brown Box Bakeshop
Cute bakery that also serves ice-cream and lunch food
Hikes in Kanab
One of the most beautiful hikes in Kanab City Limits only 1 mile from Dino Ranch. You can go all the way to the top and enjoy stunning views or turn off about a mile in and go see Dinosaur tracks - perfect for kids.
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Bunting Trail - Trailhead
1145-1235 W Stansfield DrOne of the most beautiful hikes in Kanab City Limits only 1 mile from Dino Ranch. You can go all the way to the top and enjoy stunning views or turn off about a mile in and go see Dinosaur tracks - perfect for kids.
1 mile from Dino Ranch. Perfect for trail running or more moderate hiking. Long 7 mile r/t trail. You can go as far as you like, the views are pretty all the way. There is a nice picnic spot above the parking lot - check it out!
Cottonwood Trail
1 mile from Dino Ranch. Perfect for trail running or more moderate hiking. Long 7 mile r/t trail. You can go as far as you like, the views are pretty all the way. There is a nice picnic spot above the parking lot - check it out!
Another great trail for running or an easy hike in town. Many people bring kids and dogs.
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K-Hill Trail
745 Country Club DrAnother great trail for running or an easy hike in town. Many people bring kids and dogs.
Run or hike this trail that starts near Jacob Hamblin Park.
A little more challenging than K hill, more rocky and has some narrow sections. Beautiful views at the top.
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Squaw Trailhead
West 600 NorthRun or hike this trail that starts near Jacob Hamblin Park.
A little more challenging than K hill, more rocky and has some narrow sections. Beautiful views at the top.
Great hiking trail about 40 min from Kanab. Easy trail that follows a wash and leads to a slot canyon. Buckskin Gulch, it is 1.7 miles one-way if you follow the wash and not the side trails.
The area requires a permit displayed in your car with an associated fee per person per day to enter, obtained online https://www.recreation.gov/camping/gateways/10071676 or at a BLM office, like the station on White House Trailhead Rd.
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Wire Pass trailhead
House Rock Valley RoadGreat hiking trail about 40 min from Kanab. Easy trail that follows a wash and leads to a slot canyon. Buckskin Gulch, it is 1.7 miles one-way if you follow the wash and not the side trails.
The area requires a permit displayed in your car with an associated fee per person per day to enter, obtained online https://www.recreation.gov/camping/gateways/10071676 or at a BLM office, like the station on White House Trailhead Rd.
Great challenging hike 10 min from Kanab with amazing 2000 year old petroglyphs at the end.
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Mansard Trail
Great challenging hike 10 min from Kanab with amazing 2000 year old petroglyphs at the end.
National Parks Nearby
East entrance of Zion is only about 30 min away. The beauty of Zion is hard to describe. Prepare to be amazed. Also prepare to see lots of people especially during the high season (March - November). During high season park runs a shuttle to get you to all the main interest points so head to the visitor center first and park there. If you don't feel like dealing with crowds, try some hikes at the East Entrance of the park before you get to the tunnel.
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Zionin
East entrance of Zion is only about 30 min away. The beauty of Zion is hard to describe. Prepare to be amazed. Also prepare to see lots of people especially during the high season (March - November). During high season park runs a shuttle to get you to all the main interest points so head to the visitor center first and park there. If you don't feel like dealing with crowds, try some hikes at the East Entrance of the park before you get to the tunnel.
Bryce is about 1.5 hours away and can be a great day trip especially on a hot day. It is a bit cooler there because of the higher elevation. The views are amazing but it can get a little crowded. Or favorite hike was when we went down at Queens Garden then took Navaho trail and came back up via Wall Street - unforgettable!
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Bryce Canyonin
Bryce is about 1.5 hours away and can be a great day trip especially on a hot day. It is a bit cooler there because of the higher elevation. The views are amazing but it can get a little crowded. Or favorite hike was when we went down at Queens Garden then took Navaho trail and came back up via Wall Street - unforgettable!
Another great day trip - Grand Canyon North Rim is about 1.5 hours away. It's beautiful and less crowded. The North Rim, or "other side" of Grand Canyon is visited by only 10% of all Grand Canyon visitors.
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Grand Canyon
Another great day trip - Grand Canyon North Rim is about 1.5 hours away. It's beautiful and less crowded. The North Rim, or "other side" of Grand Canyon is visited by only 10% of all Grand Canyon visitors.
Quick Epic Adventures
Unique cave system 10 min from Kanab. Easy short hike up doable with kids, fun experience, and cool photo ops.
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Sand Caves
U.S. 89Unique cave system 10 min from Kanab. Easy short hike up doable with kids, fun experience, and cool photo ops.
A short 20 min drive away, you can walk through the "Belly of The Dragon". Cool experience for kids and adults alike. Easy access and cool photo ops.
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Belly of the Dragon Trail Head
A short 20 min drive away, you can walk through the "Belly of The Dragon". Cool experience for kids and adults alike. Easy access and cool photo ops.
Only 30 min away. Sand dunes you can ride on! You can rent sand boards and sand sleds right there at the park entrance and have a blast riding down the dunes. Make sure to say hi to "Sandsquatch" hiding in the trees in between the two big dunes. The sand color is coral pink and makes a great background for epic photos.
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Coral Pink Sand Dunesin osavaltionpuisto
12500 Sand Dune RoadOnly 30 min away. Sand dunes you can ride on! You can rent sand boards and sand sleds right there at the park entrance and have a blast riding down the dunes. Make sure to say hi to "Sandsquatch" hiding in the trees in between the two big dunes. The sand color is coral pink and makes a great background for epic photos.