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Kid friendly places near kanab that you can get to in a sedan -
photo collage of 5 places around Kanab. Top left mother and children looking at sunset. Top right stacked cars. Bottom right father and children on a trail. Bottom left inside the belly of the dragon hike. Middle left Moqui Caverns.

Kid friendly places near kanab that you can get to in a sedan

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Kanab is just one giant sandbox playground! There is so much to explore where you can be a kid again. Often we hear that many of the places you need a 4×4 high clearance vehicle, or to take a tour company, or that the trail might be too hard for children. Here are 6 kid friendly places to explore around Kanab that you can get to in a sedan.  

1. Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park

Large sand dune at Coral Pink Sand Dune State Park

The Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is a dream for every kid and for every kid at heart! Just imagine a huge sandbox where you can sled, play, ride an ohv, and hike all in the same place! Read more about our recommendations for the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park here. 

2. Toadstool Hoodoos

Father and two children looking out over the Toadstool Hoodoos

Be taken to another planet when you explore the Toadstool Hoodoos. Red hoodoos with white sandstone cliffs for a backdrop will make your jaw drop. Read our trail guide here to learn more. 

3. Belly of the Dragon

Use your imagination and step inside the belly of the dragon! A simple wash under the hwy can transport your imagination to a world of wonder. Click here for more information from our time exploring the Belly of the Dragon. 

4. Stacked cars at Cat Stair Canyon

The highway was sinking and the locals decided to try and prop it up by stacking cars. Obviously this didn’t work. Now a fun, short hike for you and your kids to see the stacked cars at Cat Stair Canyon! 

Read our trail guide of Cat Stair Canyon here . 

5. Moqui Caverns

These beautiful man-made caverns in the side of the mountain are a fun picturesque stop on your trip to Kanab! 

Read our trail guide for Moqui Caverns here. 

6. Red Hollow Canyon

close up of rocks in slot canyon at Red Hollow Canyon. Sandstone rocks are red with smooth white lines.

Red Hollow Canyon is the perfect introductory slot canyon for children. Short and beautiful best describe this slot canyon. Your children will love walking into the crevices’ of the rock. 

Click here for our trail guide to Red Hollow Canyon. 

Happy Trails

They aren’t kidding when they say, “Abra Kanabra”. This entire area is magical! It isn’t only for those more experienced hikers who have a 4×4 and a permit. These are our favorite places to explore that anyone can get to! 

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