Ziplining, Golf & Horseback Riding Near Lava Hot Springs
Lava Hot Springs is famous for its mineral pools, but the town and surrounding valley pack in a lot more than a good soak. Between ziplining, a scenic 9-hole golf course, and guided horseback rides through the mountains, there’s enough here to fill a multi-day trip without ever repeating an activity. Edge Water Lava Hot Springs puts you within easy reach of all three, right along the Portneuf River.
Ziplining Above the Valley
Zip line tours run daily in the Lava Hot Springs area, giving riders a fast-paced view of the surrounding mountains and river valley from well above the treetops. It’s one of the more thrilling ways to see the landscape, and it pairs naturally with a soak in the hot pools afterward once your adrenaline settles. Tours typically run year-round, so ziplining is a solid option whether you’re visiting in the heat of summer or during a cooler shoulder-season trip. Most tours can accommodate groups, making it an easy activity to plan for families or a group of friends traveling together.
Golfing in Dempsey Valley
For a slower-paced adventure, the 9-hole golf course in the scenic Dempsey Valley offers golfers a relaxed round surrounded by mountain views rather than a crowded city course. It’s a good midday activity between a morning zip line tour and an evening soak, or simply a quiet way to spend an afternoon if golf is more your speed than adrenaline sports.
The course’s small size also makes it approachable for casual golfers who want to play a round without committing to a full 18 holes, and its setting in Dempsey Valley means the scenery is as much a part of the experience as the game itself.
Horseback Riding Through the Mountains
Lava Horseback Adventures offers guided one- and two-hour trail rides through the volcanic landscape surrounding Lava Hot Springs, suitable for riders as young as six and for complete beginners as well as experienced riders. Guides lead groups through mountain trails with a good chance of spotting deer, moose, and a variety of local birdlife along the way.
The pace is relaxed enough to actually take in the scenery rather than rushing through it, and rides typically wrap up close enough to town that you can head straight to the hot pools afterward to unwind. Riders consistently mention the knowledgeable guides and well-cared-for horses as highlights of the experience.
Why Edge Water Makes a Great Home Base
Edge Water Lava Hot Springs sits right on the Portneuf River, within walking distance of the water park, the hot springs, and Main Street, which means you can string together a busy day of activities without much driving in between. The property offers newly renovated RV sites, tent camping, and cabins, so there’s a fit whether you’re road-tripping with an RV or looking for a more traditional cabin stay. Riverfront views and direct river access add another layer of relaxation once you’re back from a day of adventure.
After a full day of ziplining, golfing, or riding, food delivery straight to your site or cabin from Tilly’s Pizzeria means you don’t have to go looking for dinner once you’re ready to relax by the fire. Whether it’s breakfast burritos before a morning ride or pizza after a long day zipping through the valley, having food come to you is a small detail that makes a full activity day feel a lot less exhausting.
Planning Your Lava Hot Springs Adventure
Ziplining, golf, and horseback riding give visitors to Lava Hot Springs plenty of reasons to stick around beyond the mineral pools themselves. Each activity offers a different pace, so it’s easy to build a trip that mixes adrenaline, relaxation, and scenery depending on the day. Floating the Portneuf River rounds out the list nicely too, if you want a fourth activity to fill out a longer stay.
Edge Water Lava Hot Springs, located at 89 N Center St, puts you close to all of it, with riverfront sites and cabins that make exploring the valley simple.
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