Tag: Snow Canyon
Hiking Southern Utah: Johnson Canyon and Scout Cave
The combined trails of Johnson Canyon and Scout Cave are an excellent way to spend a few hours hiking, with stunning features including a 200-foot-wide arch, a surprisingly lush spring, stunning views of the Ivins area, and a huge, cathedral-like cave.
Hiking Southern Utah: Tuacahn Saddle (Padre Canyon)
The Tuacahn Saddle trailhead—also known as Padre Canyon—is accessed from the Tuacahn Amphitheatre parking lot. The Tuacahn main gate is sometimes locked; however, there is a small area for pulling over and parking just outside the gate.
Hiking Southern Utah: Johnson Canyon and Scout Cave
The hike to Johnson Canyon is a short one that packs a lot of features into its one-mile length. Lava flows, a deep gorge, towering sandstone cliffs, a lush spring, a massive arch, and a box canyon all make for a spectacular hike that even the littlest legs can accomplish.
Hiking Southern Utah: Butterfly Trail in Snow Canyon State Park
Hiking Southern Utah: Butterfly Trail in Snow Canyon State Park is embedded with lava rocks, so watch your step to avoid nasty falls.
Hiking Southern Utah: Tuacahn Saddle
Tuacahn Saddle, also known as Padre’s Canyon trail, is a gorgeous but moderately strenuous scenic trail that takes hikers up behind Tuacahn amphitheater and down into Snow Canyon State Park with spectacular views all along the way.
Extensive COVID-19 Plan In Place for the 14th Annual Snow Canyon Half...
The Snow Canyon Half is also known for the quality of its course and beautiful autumn weather. Rated as one of North America’s best half marathons by Runner’s World Magazine
Our Geological Wonderland: Navajo Sandstone
Our Geological Wonderland: Navajo Sandstone
There sure are a lot of red rocks in and around St. George, Utah. Geologists like to call such rocks...
“First Day Hikes” features six Utah state parks on New Year’s...
Looking for a beautiful and invigorating way to start the new year? Kick off 2016 with a family-friendly hike in Utah. First Day Hikes...