The staff of East Zion Adventures will conduct all guided ATV tours at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort. Our new ATVs have the muscle to climb high hills and cross deep streambeds. ATVs are the US Postal Service of the Ranch-"come rain or shine." The worse the weather, the more the fun! ATVs are quite often the only vehicles that can make it to most areas of the ranch, despite heavy rain or snow. East Zion Adventures will provide all necessary gear, including: helmets, goggles, gloves and rain gear, to make the ATV rides an awesome experience in any type of weather. Your tour guide will take the time to explain all features of the ATV prior to beginning the ride. A short driving course will be provided to assess guest's ability. Guests will be required to sign and comply with a pre-stated list of rules. Any guest that breaks ATV rules or displays reckless driving will be dismissed from further ATV rides.

ATV RULES

1) All ATV riders acknowledge that the activity is potentially dangerous and will hold East Zion Adventures and Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort harmless in the event of personal injury.
2) All ATV riders must be at least 16 years old and must show proof of a valid driver's license.
3) Single riding only, multiple riders on one ATV are forbidden. 4) All riders must wear a helmet at all times during the ride.
5) Free riding without the tour guide is forbidden.
6) All riders must follow the tour guide in a single file spaced a minimum of 30 feet apart.
7) Riders must take the responsibility to become aware of the features of the ATV prior to the ride, including locations of brakes, throttle, and ignitions switch.
8) Riders that do not follow the above rules will be required to stop the ATV tour and walk back to the resort. Riders who show reckless intent on ATV tours may also be forbidden from participating in other resort activities.
9) ATV riders will also be liable for any damage to vehicles caused during their ride.
10) ATV riders will be required to acknowledge their agreement and understanding to the above rules in riding prior to beginning the ride.

GUIDED ATV RIDES

Checkerboard Overlook Ride
This ride is mainly flat and takes approximately one hour. Riders traverse the plateau that overlooks Checkerboard Mesa in the Park. Many species of natural trees and shrubs line the trail. Riders see Checkerboard Mesa from a number of different views. Photo taking is encouraged. This is an easy ride for beginners and a good warm-up for old timers.

Jolley Gulch Ride
Jolley Gulch is a cool, tree lined ravine that is home to large ponderosa pine trees and an old homesteader's cabin that dates back to the beginning of the 1900's. Jolley Gulch ends at the Cave Canyon dryfall, a spectacular 300 foot cliff in the Park. A small stream turns the dryfall into a beautiful waterfall during thunderstorms. Riders can
cross through the Gulch to the Park fence where they park their ATVs. Guests can then walk the additional 50 yards on foot to the stunning dryfall. This ride is excellent for beginners or more experienced riders and lasts approximately one hour.

Pine Knoll Ride
Pine Knoll is the highest point in the Southern section of the ranch and boasts an 360-degree, panoramic view of the East Zion area. The trail ascends the backside of
Pine Knoll up a steep logging road. Plenty of time is taken at the top of the Knoll for some great photo ops! The deep canyons of Zion's Narrows can be viewed to the west, with Checkerboard Mesa to the south and the 10,000-foot peaks of the Dixie National Forrest to the North. The return trip is an exciting, downhill ride and guests must carefully negotiate the trail to keep the ATV on the road and out of trouble. This trail ride is not for beginners but can be enjoyed by anyone who has a few rides under their belt.