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Hiking Southern Utah: Canal Trail in Pine Valley Recreation Area
From St. George, drive north on Utah State Route 18 for approximately 23 miles until you reach Central. Turn right on Forest Route 35 toward Pine Valley.
Hiking Southern Utah: Lava Flow Trail
The lava tubes of Snow Canyon State Park are a series of small caves that have long been a popular spot for exploration.
Hiking Southern Utah: Snow Canyon Overlook
The Red Mountain trailhead has a large dirt parking lot with a restroom. From St. George, travel north on State Route 18. The turnoff for the trailhead is 11.4 miles past Snow Canyon Parkway.
Hiking Southern Utah: Vermillion Castle Trail
Vermillion Castle Trail is a 1.3 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Parowan, Utah that features beautiful wildflowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from March until October
Middle Fork Taylor Creek – Kolob Canyons
Kolob Canyons are located in the northwest corner of Zion, accessed off I-15 (exit 40), about 90 minutes from the south entrance of the main section of Zion. This section of the park is also known as the Finger Canyons, a label that is obvious after looking at a topological map of that area.
Hiking Southern Utah: Eagle Crags
Eagle Crags has a wide sandy path strewn with rocks. The trail is in full sun on the arid, hot side of Zion National Park.
Hiking Southern Utah: Church Rocks
Church Rocks is a group of scenic red rock formations—possibly named for their church-like appearance—that can be viewed from the Church Rocks Loop.
Hiking Southern Utah: Water Canyon
Water Canyon: From Hurricane, head out on Utah State Route 59 towards Arizona. When you get to Hildale, turn left onto Utah Avenue.
Hiking Southern Utah: Third Ravine
The Third Ravine is an under-appreciated gem. Located on the plateau bordering western St. George, the trail is a wonderful example of the diverse terrain of Washington County.
Hiking Southern Utah: Pictograph Mountain
Pictograph Mountain is the large, colorful dome located in the southwestern portion of Snow Canyon State Park. As one of the dominant features in the park