Pine Valley Mountains has over 100 miles of trails that climb from the valley bottoms to the top of the mountain. Whipple Trail, which was designated a National Recreation Trail, is the most heavily used trail and provides the easiest access to the top of the mountain and the wilderness area. The trails at the lower elevations are steep and windy, however, once the top is reached the steep side slopes give way to broad open valleys and gentle slopes. Water is scarce on top of the mountain and campers need to bring the necessary supply with them. Boulder Mountain does not have the steep side slopes like the Pine Valley Mountains, however, the area is steep and rough.
Many small lakes provide opportunity for fishing and camping.
Water is available in most areas on the mountain but it should be treated before you use it for drinking. Boulder Mountain can be reached from many small communities in the area. The top can be reached from Escalante by taking the Forest Road 153 north for approximately 16 miles. From Boulder the top is approximately 11 miles and it is only 9 miles from Torry on the Boulder-Grover Road. The Dixie has many great areas available for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.