Family Trip - Rafting, Biking, Hiking, Laser Tag, Ziplining, Via Ferrata - Big Rock Candy Mt, Marysville 7/11-13/25

Emily Hacken
Aug 27
6 min read

Sample Itinerary:

Day 1:

9:30 AM Drive to Big Rock Candy Mtn Resort Station (open bathrooms, rock candy, ice cream, maps of area).

12:00 PM Lunch - On Own (see below for food/restaurant recommendations)

1:30 PM - Big Rock Canyon Adventure Park Check In Booth (this is where you will check in/meet or book in person any of the below excursions. It looks like a shed with a porch located to the right of the Big Rock Gas Station).

Suspension Bridge River Cross, Giants Ladder, Climbing Wall, Giant Swing) OR
Adventure Mountain (One 500' Zip Line, Via Ferrata Rock Climb) Then explore Western Town Backdrop . 2 hrs. OR
Canopy Zipline (6 Zip Lines 85' - 350' in length, zip across river) $42/person or $38/child 7-10. Cheaper if book as adventure combo or as a large group.

5:00 PM - Dinner - Tomatoes Pizza Pie aka Old Highway 89 Restaurant (closes at 7:00 PM).

6:00 PM Meet to carpool for family games @ Miner's Park & Hike at Bullion Falls Carpool Spot (LDS Parking Lot)

We will carpool since: 1) $8/car cash to park (city charge for hike so passes don't work, no QR code avail.) 2) All Wheel Drive & medium to high clearance preferred but not required. Road is dirt with exposed rock in some places. I wouldn't take it with a low rider car but medium clearance car or van and slow would work at own risk. 20-30 min dirt road drive to trailhead. ATVS and side x sides get to cheat and cruise almost all the way up to the falls instead of hiking. See below for road & trail pics.
Pics of Bullion Falls Road & Hike

6:30 PM - Olde Timey Miner's Park - FREE

We will make S'mores & Play with Glow sticks & Games while we explore this small family area.

Explore an actual late 1800s Gold Miner Camp
3 min drive from Bullion Trailhead
Bathrooms aka Pit Toilets here

7:15 PM - Hike Bullion Canyon Falls Trailhead - This is where we pay $8/car fee in cash only.

Trailhead to Hike Bullion Falls 1:30-2 hrs. on avg to do. 2 miles. Moderate. Rocky & Steep. All Trails Trip Report
No Bathrooms at this Trailhead

9:00 PM Leave

Day 2:

9:00 AM -

Mt Mamas Big Rock Candy Mountain Bike Trailhead -

FREE, any bike will work, Paved, Slightly downhill, slightly uphill, largely flat, Riverside (easy-moderate). Start line is at the Bridge at Caboose Village. Parking avaliabe along road.

Choose your distance:

Little Mama - 1 mile kiddie ride (or far as they want to go & turn around)
Mid Mama - 7 mile 1 way (whole length of the trail includes Mt Mama shuttle pick up back to Big Rock. Pretty stuff + big uphill at the end). Bike Shuttle Pick Up Spot for Mid Mama
Tunnel Mama - 8 mile round trip (go to old train tunnel, it is fenced off, then back again. Most of the pretty stuff, see twice).
Big Mama - 14 mi round trip all in river trail. (Big uphill 1/2 way, Bragging rights).

Lunch - On Own

1:30 PM -

White Water Rafting - Big Rock Canyon Adventure Park Check In Booth $52/person, $46/child 5-10. Cheaper if you book as adventure combo or as a large group. Can rent from Hoover's see link just below, starting at $50 - $60.
Tubing - Big Rock Candy Mtn Resort Station $15-$18 to check in. (This is the gas station in Big Rock Candy Moutain. Not the same company as the White Water check in. Can also rent up river at Hoover's). Hoover's Resort $15

3:00 PM - Free Time:

ATV Riding (can rent from resort)
Mountain Biking Paiute Trails
Explore Big Rock Candy area
Lazy River Tubing(can rent from resort)
Fishing Paiute State Park
Monroe Mystic Hot Springs
Butch Cassidy Childhood Home
Explore Cove Fort
Petroglyphs at Fremont State Park

5:00 PM Dinner - Big Rock Candy Mountain Resort Restaurant - At the Hub of it all. Burgers & Fries. Good quality. We have always liked the food here, just has ltd hours unless there is an event like:

6:00 PM BINGO NIGHT! 6-7 PM - Big Rock Candy Mountain Resort Restaurant worker thought is was free for a card or $5, not sure :)

7:00 PM Outdoor Games, Board Games FREE - Mt Mamas Private Pavillon at Big Rock Canyon Adventures (We have this reserved 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday so can eat your dinner there or stay longer to play).

8:00 PM Laser Tag (FREE, Mt Mamas provides) - meet at Mt Mamas Big Rock Candy Mountain Bike Trailhead

We will play capture the flag, sardines, duels, etc in a mini colored canyon just behind the restaurant.

Day 3:

Free Time:

ATV Riding (can rent from resort)
Mountain Biking Paiute Trails
Explore Big Rock Candy area
Lazy River Tubing (can rent from resort)
Fishing Paiute State Park
Monroe Mystic Hot Springs
Butch Cassidy Childhood Home
Explore Cove Fort
Petroglyphs at Fremont State Park,
10:00 AM LDS Church Marysvale

Drive Home

LODGING/ACCOMODATIONS:

BOOK ASAP! THIS LITTLE TOWN IS ALREADY BOOKING UP.

Big Rock Candy Mountain Resort has a little bit of everything: camping, RV sites, cabins, glamping, and more unique stays like thierCaboose Village

Can also book motel rooms in neighboring Marysvale suggest Expedia or Booking.com

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS:

Piute County Sheriff Office - (435) 577-2893

Sevier County Sheriff Office - (435) 896-2600

Sevier Valley Hospital - (435) 893-4100

1000 N Main St. Richfield, UT

FOOD/RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATIONS (listed in order):

https://www.bigrockcandymountain.com/dining

Tomatoes Pizza Pie, Marysvale 5-10 min drive from Big Rock Candy Resort
(We will be eating here for dinner as a group Friday 5:00 PM)
Hand-tossed New York style pizzas, calzones, gourmet salads, pastas and sandwiches.
Any medium supreme pizza was the size of a Dominos Large pizza but much higher quality. $25 fed 3 hungry people, np. Tasty cheesecakes, custard desserts & scoop ice cream at the counter. Calzones, Vegetarian options, accepts Apple Pay. My family really liked the food here.
Note: Sign outside says (Old Highway 89 Restaurant) They are mid-rebranding but yes, you are in the right place for Tomatoes Pizza Pie.
1605 N Highway 89, Marysvale UT
(4.5 miles South on right as you exit canyon).
Wed - Sunday 12-7:00 PM
(435) 326-4444
Yes, cell service here
Butch Cassidy's Hideout Cafe, Circleville 27 min drive
Hand pies, patty melts, french toast, breakfast sandwiches, large portions for the price. Many positive reviews. Good for kids. See Butch Cassidy's home if you are out this way.
339 US-89, Circleville, UT
Open 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
(435) 577-2008
Hoover's Grille, 5-10 min drive
All American Food and Shake of the Month
Same place you can rent tubes for tubing and other gear.
3718 N Hwy 89, Marysvale UT (1 mile south from Big Rock Resort).
Open every day 11:00 am -8:00 PM
Cell service spotty
Prospector's Cafe, 10 min drive
50 South Main St., Marysvale, UT
(5.5 mi south)
Family & Locally owned breakfast & lunch place
Open 7 days a week
Breakfast 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Lunch 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Yes, Cell service here
Coach's Dog House, Marysvale 10 min drive
Hot dogs, cheeseburgers, floats. Most people recommend the chili cheese dog & the
PBJ&bacon but I haven't tried them yet. Locally run and been around a long time. $8-10 food.
Yes, Cell service here

FOOD NEAR CAMPSITE:
Candy's Kitchen (Located inside of Big Rock Gas Station)
Big Rock Candy Mtn Resort Station
Pizza, hotdogs, nachos, and Ice Cream
I like this place for the ice cream and the iconic rock candy & snacks
Hours 11-7PM
No service to spotty cell service
Big Rock Candy Mountain Lodge Restaurant
Very good burgers and fries
Optional Bingo to play (free or $5/card, employee wasn't sure)
*NOTE: only open Saturday 5:00 - 8:00 PM
4550 US-89, Sevier, UT 84766
No service to spotty cell service

ADDITIONAL SERVICES IN THE AREA:

Nate's Place Gas Station in Marysvale (5.5 mi south of Big Rock)
Open 7 days a week
Piute Country Crafts (5.5 mi south of Big Rock)
Craft, Souvenir, Collectibles Store
Open 7 days a week
Walmart Supercenter
10 E 1300 S. RIchfield, UT 84701 (23 miles)
Open 7 days a week 6 am - 11 pm
(435) 893-8164