Tag: Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
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: Black Gulch Trail in the Red Cliffs Desert...
Black Gulch Trail - The Red Cliffs Desert Reserve was established in 1996 to protect a large and diverse habitat capable of sustaining wildlife populations threatened by development and habitat loss.
High Point Trail in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
High Point Trail in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve - Sometimes you need a getaway hike—you know, close by, easy, and with good views of southwest Utah’s
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: 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.
January 2025 ~ Independent & Zion Guide | Southern Utah News...
The Independent & Zion Guide | January 2025 | Southern Utah News, Art, and Music. Calendar of Events full of things to do and places to go!
West Cinder Knoll Trail, Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
West Cinder Knoll Trail - To reach the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve trailhead from St. George, proceed east to Hurricane along State Route 9 (aka State Street)
Hiking Southern Utah: Owens Loop Trail in the Red Cliffs Desert...
Owens Loop Trail, with the trailhead at Brooks Nature Park. Just north of downtown St. George, Owens Loop Trail begins within St. George city limits. It quickly enters the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve. The hike is free and no permit necessary.
More On The Northern Corridor!
A 45-day public comment period regarding the Northern Corridor highway began on May 9. It was supposed to end on June 24 but has been extended to July 9.
Understanding Red Cliffs History Is Important
Many newcomers to this area, and others, may not know that in the 1990s, 63,000 acres of land, named Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, most of which is