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Guided tours and self-guided rentals work differently. Anything that splits between the two is marked, so you only read what applies to you.

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The basics, either way you ride

What's the difference between a tour and a rental?

A guided tour is the easy button. Your guide sets the pace, coaches your technique and leads the way. No license, no route planning. Ages 10 and up — if you can balance a bicycle, we'll teach you the rest.

A rental is freedom. You take the bike, we point you at the trails, and you ride your own day. Self-guided riders complete Utah's online OHV education course first, and rentals are built around riders 18 and older.

Do I need experience?

Not for a tour. Electric dirt bikes have no clutch and no gears. If you can balance a bicycle and bring a little grit, you can ride one. Bikes are speed-limited to your skill level and every ride starts with a hands-on skills briefing.

Rentals assume you already have the basics. A short skills check happens before you leave, and riders who can't safely operate the bike won't be sent out.

How old do you have to be?

Guided tours: ages 10+ book online, ages 8–9 ride with prior approval, and under 8 can ride along in the UTV with a parent.

Rentals: built for riders 18 and older. Under 18 means Utah's OHV education course and a parent or guardian in the picture.

There's no hard cutoff by birthday alone. We look at maturity, coordination and comfort on a bike. Insurance and state law are why 8 is the floor.

Am I too tall, too short, or too heavy?

Standard bikes fit riders roughly 5'3" and up, and we keep six mini bikes for shorter riders and kids. Maximum rider weight is 300 lb on the Sur-Ron Ultra Bee and E-Ride Pro SS 2.0, and 265 lb on the 79 Bike Falcon GT.

What's included?

Every ride comes with a fully charged electric dirt bike, helmet, gloves, knee and elbow pads, and a pre-ride skills briefing. Safety gear is never an add-on fee.

Tours add a local guide, bottled water, scenic and photo stops, and a support vehicle with mechanical help. Overnight and multi-day rentals include the charger.

What should I wear and bring?

Sturdy long pants and closed-toe shoes are required, and boots are better. Add water, sunscreen, sunglasses and a light long-sleeve shirt in summer. Backpacks are fine.

Every adult needs a government-issued photo ID for the waiver. Renters present one at check-in, and a copy works.

Are there any discounts?

BOOK3SAVE takes 10% off any booking of 3 or more riders. BOOK6SAVE takes 15% off 6 or more. IMSOTAH gives Washington and Iron county locals 30% off with photo ID. HERO20 gives 20% off for active, retired and veteran military and their dependents.

All four work on tours and rentals. One code per booking.

Guided tours

Riding with a guide

No license. Nothing to plan. Ages 10 and up. From $219 per rider.

Ride
Time
Level
From
The SoTah Scenic Ride
2–3 hrs
Beginner
$219
Babylon Sand Drift & Play
2 hrs
Adventurous beginner
$219
Yant Flats Scenic Sunset Tour
3hrs
Easy with optional challenges
$279
Toquerville Falls to Babylon
3 hrs
Intermediate+
From $274
Custom Adventure — The Antitour
3 hrs
Intermediate to advanced

5+ riders · Call

How does the Antitour work?

It's a private ride for groups of 5 or more, so bring the whole crew. Call us at (435) 495-4200 and we'll build the day around your group. You and your guide pick the trailhead the day before based on conditions and what you want to ride: Long Valley, Warner Valley, Bearclaw Poppy or the Toquerville Twister. Smaller group? Check out our tours and rentals above.

Where do the tours actually go?

Wide, scenic routes around Leeds, Yant Flats, Toquerville and Babylon. Expect a 1,500-foot climb into the foothills of Pine Valley Mountain with views to Zion and Kolob, red sand washes down to the Virgin River, petroglyphs and the Babylon house ruins, or a desert waterfall at Toquerville Falls.

Our group has very different skill levels. Does that work?

That's the normal case, not the exception. Routes are adjusted to the group, bikes are speed-limited per rider, and the scenic rides have optional challenge sections so stronger riders can push while everyone else cruises.

On the technical Toquerville climb, a hesitant or younger rider can ride the whole experience in the UTV so the group stays together.

Can someone come along without riding?

Yes. There's a UTV tag-along option for friends and family on the Yant, Babylon and Toquerville rides. That option is available online to book.

Do we stop for photos?

Always. Scenic stops are built into every route so you can catch your breath, take pictures and actually look at where you are. Bottled water is packed for every ride.

How big a group can you take?

Up to 26 riders for group events. Kids' birthday rides run smaller, up to 12, with 6 mini bikes for the younger riders. Larger crews get a private guide and a custom route, so call rather than booking online.

Do you ride year-round?

We ride year-round. There’s really no bad season for dirt biking in Southern Utah. All tours are available throughout the year; start times shift seasonally to take advantage of the best daylight and riding temperatures.

Self-guided rentals

Taking a bike out yourself

Ride straight from the shop to the trailhead. Helmet and gear included, no trailer needed.

Duration
Includes
Price
1hr
Access to nearby trails
$129–149
2hr
Access to nearby trails
$165–199
Half Day
Access to nearby trails
$199–229
Full Day
Two batteries - ride till they're done
$229–279
Overnight
Airbnb delivery + charger included
$269–329
2 Day
Airbnb delivery + charger included
$399–449
3 Day
Airbnb delivery + charger included
$499–549

Which bike should I take?

The 2026 Sur-Ron Ultra Bee is the most bike of the three: 29 hp, 45–65 miles of range, a 35.8-inch seat, and the quickest to 30 mph. It suits riders 5'7" to 6'6" and starts at $149 ride-ready.

The E-Ride Pro SS 2.0 is lighter at 139 lb with 16 hp and the same 45–65 mile range, and the 79 Bike Falcon GT adds ABS and turn signals with 22.5 hp and 35–40 miles. Both fit riders 5'3" to 6'5" and start at $129. The Falcon Pro rents at the same rate.

All three top out around 59–60 mph, run disc brakes with regen, and have ride modes so the power can be dialed down.

Who can rent?

Rentals are built for riders 18 and older, roughly 5'3" and up, with a valid government-issued photo ID at check-in and enough off-road basics to pass a quick skills check.

Under 18? Easy. Utah's OHV education course is online, and you can knock it out in about 90 minutes from the couch. We'll email you the link to the course we recommend when you book.

What is the OHV course, and how long does it take?

It's Utah's OHV education course, and it's all online. Riders under 18 take it before a self-guided rental, and most knock it out in about 90 minutes. Adults only need a short version for self-guided rentals. We email the link when you book — just bring proof of completion on ride day.

Is there a deposit or hold?

A security deposit hold of $250 per bike, or $500 for the Ultra Bee, taken at pickup. For groups of 6 or more riders the total hold caps at $1,500. That's separate from the booking deposit.

How far will a battery get me?

Plan on roughly 3 hours of ride time with conservative riding. Hard sand and full throttle burn through it faster. Recharging takes 2 to 4 hours depending on the bike. Rentals of a full day or longer include the charger.

Where can I ride?

Right from our parking lot: the Silver Reef mining district, the Yant Flat climb, the Babylon red sand run down to the Virgin River, and Oak Grove in Leeds Canyon, where the ponderosas keep it around 80°F on hot days. Intermediate riders can add the Backdoor to Babylon and the Rock Crawl Playground.

A short drive gets you to Toquerville Falls, the advanced Toquerville Twister, Long Valley and the Warner Valley Purple Hills. Sand Hollow, Gooseberry Mesa, Smith Mesa, Little Creek Mesa and Bear Claw Poppy are all in range too.

Can I ride on the road?

In Leeds, yes. The town is OHV-friendly and allows responsible off-road vehicle use on local streets to reach the trails. Everywhere else in Washington County, no. Riding our rentals on public roads outside Leeds is strictly prohibited.

Can you ride in Zion National Park?

No. Zion is closed to off-highway vehicles of every kind, and the highway corridor around it is private farmland. Some dirt roads out there are legal, they're just flat farm country. Real terrain starts about 30 minutes west, which is exactly why we're in Leeds.

Do I need a trailer, or can you deliver?

Not for the trails you can reach from the shop. To haul a bike elsewhere you'll need a suitable vehicle, since we don't provide straps, trailers or racks.

Delivery is available for overnight and multi-day rentals to select trailheads, vacation rentals and Airbnbs. Call (435) 495-4200 to arrange it for spots like Sand Hollow, Warner Valley or Smith Mesa.

How late can I start?

All bikes have headlights, so a late return is no problem. We recommend wrapping up shortly after last light.

Kids & groups

Families, birthdays and big crews

We're the only operation in the area that lets kids run their own bike. That took years and a serious insurance premium.

Can kids really ride their own bike?

Yes. Utah DNR rules allow youth to operate off-road vehicles with proper certification and adult supervision. Most gas-quad operators won't touch minors because their insurance forbids it. We built the fleet and carry the coverage so kids can actually ride.

On a guided tour, 10 and up ride immediately, with mini and standard bikes both ready. Ages 8 to 9 with prior approval.

What if I'm not there when my kid rides?

No problem. A parent or legal guardian must sign the minor’s waiver before the ride, but you don’t have to be there in person. We’ll send you a link to sign electronically. The minor just needs to ride with a responsible adult, like an older sibling, family member, or another parent.

What do birthday packages include?

The Family Ride is $499 for up to 3 kids plus one adult, ages 10+, with mini or standard bikes, safety gear and birthday photos. Extra parents are $59 each.

The Birthday Crew Ride is $799 for up to 6 riders with at least one adult, ages 12+, and adds a private guide plus photos and drone shots. Extra riders are $99 each.

Both run the Babylon trail, which is wide, mostly level and easy to navigate, ending at the abandoned Babylon house and the Virgin River bank. Bring whatever party supplies you want and we'll set up a pop-up canopy. Groups up to 12. Book by phone.

Do you do bachelor parties, corporate days and reunions?

Regularly. Groups run up to 26 people and the format is private: your group only, everyone on their own bike, no passengers and no waiting your turn.

The private ride adds the Moto Lounge, with a wheelie machine challenge, a spectator area and a BYOB celebration space for after the ride, plus professional photos.

What if half the group has never ridden?

Normal. Beginner-friendly routes, per-rider speed limiting and a guide who splits pace mean a first-timer and an experienced rider can ride the same trail on the same afternoon and both have a good time.

Getting here

Finding us, and when we're open

261 N Main St, Leeds, Utah — a historic ghost town just off I-15, with parking on site.

Day
Hours
Notes
Mon, Wed–Sat
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Walk-ins welcome
Tuesday
Closed
—
Sunday
12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
By appointment only
Summer
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Extended hours to beat the heat

How far is it from where I'm staying?

St. George is 15 minutes, Zion National Park and Springdale about 35, and Rockville or Virgin closer to 25. Las Vegas is 1.5 to 2 hours, Salt Lake City 4.5, and Los Angeles or Phoenix about 6.

Can I fly in?

St. George Regional (SGU) is 25 minutes away with direct flights from Phoenix, Dallas, Salt Lake City and Denver, usually $100 to $250 per person on top of your main fare. Las Vegas (LAS) is 1.5 to 2 hours by car and Salt Lake about 4.5.

From Vegas, Turo is our top pick since the big rental companies often govern their cars. The St. George Shuttle runs the route, and rideshare works too.

When should I arrive?

Fifteen minutes before your start time, so we can get you geared up and rolling on schedule. Coming from Nevada? Las Vegas is an hour behind Utah, so check your booking time against Mountain Time before you leave.

Booking & on the trail

Payment, changes and what the ride is like

How much do I pay up front?

A 15% deposit holds your reservation, or you can pay in full at booking. The deposit is non-refundable but transferable if you need to move your date. The balance is charged automatically 72 hours before your ride.

Can I cancel or reschedule?

More than 72 hours out, cancel or reschedule with no extra charge. Inside 72 hours, or a no-show, the payment is forfeited.

What if the weather turns?

We ride in most conditions, including light rain and clouds. We cancel for flash flood warnings and heat above 110°F, and when we cancel you get a full refund. Same if a mechanical failure keeps your group from reaching the planned destination.

Can we book last-minute?

Usually, yes. We specialize in helping people who didn't win the Zion lottery or came here on a whim. Our online availability is accurate, so if a time shows open, it's open.

What happens when I get there?

A quick safety check, gear fitting, and a hands-on skills briefing in the lot until everyone's comfortable on the bike. Then you ride out.

What if I tip over?

Tip-overs are normal, especially in soft sand. Turn the bike off, stand it up if you can, and your guide will be right there to check on you. If it's a mechanical issue we either fix it on the spot or swap the bike from the support vehicle.

Are you actually permitted to be out there?

Yes. SoTah Adventures, LLC operates under a Special Recreation Permit from the Bureau of Land Management and a special use permit from the U.S. Forest Service in the Dixie National Forest, and is an equal opportunity service provider.

What's a 'Tahset?

Our name for the sunset you only get out here. There aren't many clouds in Southern Utah, so instead of the sky lighting up, the canyons do. Zion, Kolob and the red cliffs to the east catch the last light and absolutely beam.

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