Cholla – Santa Clara River Reserve
Cholla, or sometimes known as Santa Clara River Gorge, is an easy trail off Lower Graveyard and Tempi'po'op. The path is very clear and easy to follow. It runs until...
Trail Facts
Overview
Cholla, or sometimes known as Santa Clara River Gorge, is an easy trail off Lower Graveyard and Tempi'po'op. The path is very clear and easy to follow. It runs until reaching a sign indicating private property so the trail is only an out-and-back. There is a small incline but overall the trail is very easy. After about 0.6 mi, it connects with Lower Graveyard. Wildlife and unique vegetation are found along the path. Signs also indicate areas where Native Americans once were. Throughout the hike there is a great view of the Santa Clara/Ivins area.
Know Before You Go
Trail Map
Map of the route “Cholla – Santa Clara River Reserve”: 3,211 m, 45 m of climbing and 47 m of descent, elevation between 888 m and 903 m, time 00:46:57. It is a loop that starts and ends at 37.13812, -113.67989 (latitude, longitude).
Getting There
From St. George: 8 miles (18 minutes driving)
Directions to Trailhead. From St George, head north on Bluff Street for 2.1 miles and turn left onto Sunset Blvd. Continue 4.5 miles through Santa Clara, and as you head up the hill toward Ivins, take the first left. This road will quickly turn to dirt and should lead you down, across a wash and to a large parking area for the trail head. Tukupetsi Trail head is across the street from the parking area. Follow sings from Fishhook to Upper Graveyard then to Tempi'po'op. From here there will be signs indicating beginning of the trail.
Trailhead GPS: 37.13816, -113.679902
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