Canaan Mountain Wilderness
Managed by Bureau of Land Management
4,533 acres2.2 mi of trail
East 1120 South
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Apple Valley
Few parks or trails are on the map in Apple Valley
The biggest trail networks: Canaan Mountain Wilderness (2.2 mi). 43% of Apple Valley’s land is conserved, about 10,975 acres. 1 acre is park or preserve, 0.5 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
43%
10,975 acres · of 39.7 sq mi of land
Trails
61 mi
1.5 per sq mi of land
Park land
1 ac
0.5 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
4%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
6,722 ft
Smithsonian Butte
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Canaan Mountain Wilderness, with 2.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
10,975 conserved acres
43% of Apple Valley’s land. Who manages Apple Valley’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Bureau of Land Management10,486 ac
State land board489 ac
National Public Lands · 10,486 acState Resource Management Area · 489 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. George Field Office National Public Lands | Bureau of Land Management | 10,486 | Open |
| The State of Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration 631 State Resource Management Area | State land board | 239 | Open |
| The State of Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration 648 State Resource Management Area | State land board | 230 | Open |
| The State of Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration 676 State Resource Management Area | State land board | 19 | Open |
Things to do
5 places to go in Apple Valley
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Apple Valley
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Scenic views in Apple Valley
1 scenic view without a name on the map.
Peaks in Apple Valley
Smithsonian Butte6,722 ft elevation · In Canaan Mountain Wilderness
DirectionsOverlook pointIn Canaan Mountain Wilderness
DirectionsCampgrounds in Apple Valley
Camp Gooseberry MesaLDS Church
DirectionsTrails & water
5 named trails
Named trails
Open to bikes · 3.1 miUnpaved · 4.9 mi
Gander Trail1.4 mi
Secret Trail0.9 mi
Grafton Wash Trail0.8 mi
East 1120 South0.6 mi
South 4700 East0.6 mi
When to get out
The best walking months in Apple Valley: April and May
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.9 | 10.8 | 11.9 | 13.1 | 14.1 | 14.7 | 14.5 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.2 | 10.1 | 9.6 |
| High (°F) | 49 | 52 | 60 | 67 | 77 | 89 | 94 | 92 | 85 | 72 | 59 | 48 |
| Rain (in) | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 1.2 |
June is the driest month (0.4 in) and July the warmest (highs of 94 °F). 1.6 inches fall in February, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 94 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Apple Valley →
Next door
Apple Valley and its neighbors
Apple Valley has the most mapped trails of the 2 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Hildale | 29% | 1.9 | 12 | 33% | A− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Apple Valley
Where can I hike in Apple Valley?
The longest trail networks: Canaan Mountain Wilderness, 2.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Apple Valley’s trails?
Canaan Mountain Wilderness doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Apple Valley?
161,790 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Apple Valley or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 5,959 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Apple Valley neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →