Chuckwalla Trail – Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
Located in the Paradise Canyon area, Chuckwalla is a major link for trails like Turtle Wall, Beck Hill, Paradise Rim, Halfway Wash, The Gap, and Gecko. This hike has...
Trail Facts
Overview
Located in the Paradise Canyon area, Chuckwalla is a major link for trails like Turtle Wall, Beck Hill, Paradise Rim, Halfway Wash, The Gap, and Gecko. This hike has the whole package. The path is mostly dirt with some sand and is well marked. Chuckwalla offers a beautiful scenery and features a variety of wildlife making it very family friendly. The hike is also dog friendly and a great place to walk a dog. Hikers enjoy exploring the trail's unique rock formations as well as connecting with other trails that expand into the area. Desert tortoises, rabbits, eagles, and other wildlife are often spotted along the path. Chuckwalla is a great trail that takes hikers right into nature. Gila monsters are known to be in this area so keep your eye out for this unique experience!
Know Before You Go
Trail Map
Map of the route “Chuckwalla Trail – Red Cliffs Desert Reserve”: 2,848 m, 133 m of climbing and 132 m of descent, elevation between 899 m and 937 m, time 01:17:21. It is a loop that starts and ends at 37.13835, -113.60474 (latitude, longitude).
Getting There
From St. George: 4.3 Miles (9 mins driving)
From St George, head north on Bluff Street. Keep right towards Enterprise and continue straight as road turns into Hwy 18. In 0.1 miles, immediately take the first left turn onto Country Rd and park.
Trailhead GPS: 37.138278, -113.604722
Trail Report
Chuckwalla is one of the most popular hiking areas in the area. While many people enjoy exploring the unique rock formations, the trail path is very clear and easy to follow. Some of the path is in dry wash. Though there is not a view point, the scenery along the trail is still very pretty. Connecting with other trails will lead to more views and more wildlife. Overall, this trail and area is very popular for exploring.
You say this is free, but there is sign saying you have to pay when you park. You might want to change the website. I was very sad when I got there because my son wanted to do that trail.
I was not aware of that change. I’ll look into that!