Confluence Trail Hike (Utah) Virgin River Trail - with the Douwma's

Confluence Park Trail Hike, UTAH
Trails: Confluence Trail, Virgin River Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: Approximately 4 miles
Average Time: two hours
Total elevation gain: 300 meters
Hiking Southern Utah: Confluence Park is not your typical hike. Tucked between La Verkin and Hurricane, down in the bottom of a rocky gorge, Confluence Park combines scenic beauty with history and biology in a quiet setting just a short distance from Utah State Route 9.
This area is formerly known as the Confluence Trailhead. The redesigned, relocated and enhanced trailhead is now a beautiful 11.3 acre neighborhood park called the Crosby Family Confluence Park.
A nearly 100-year-old power station, an equally old grain storage structure, and an ancient Native American site beneath a low rocky overhang are all found in the first 1 ¼ miles of the hike. Beyond are two barns in distinct states of decay. Across the river lies a tortoise rehabilitation pen with razor wire atop the fence and smiley faces informing the hiker that they are on camera.
To arrive via the Hurricane Trailhead, drive north on Main Street until the road ends at the parking area. Alternatively, take 200 North to its end, and follow the Tortoise Track trail down into the park.
From SR-9 in La Verkin, take a left on Center Street and follow it to its end at the trailhead. Follow the Cactus Cliffs Trail down into the gorge.
From State Street in La Verkin, take a left on 900 North, following it until it turns into a gravel road and eventually ends at a parking area.
To find the trailhead for the Confluence Trail, drive on SR-9 through Hurricane, then north as the road heads into La Verkin. Shortly after crossing the Virgin River bridge, look for a pullout on the left side (just south of the River Rock Roasting Company). Park here. A gated road with a step-over leads steeply down into the canyon.
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