City Creek - St. George
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Distance: 6.1 miles round trip
TRAIL SUMMARY
City Creek is found along the trail for Owen’s Loop. It runs for three miles until connecting with Rusty Cliffs at an underpass under Red Hills Pkwy. The trail is popular for its view of The Ledges golf course which the path follows along the rim for a stretch. Red Hills Pkwy is also seen throughout the hike and there are some decent views of St. George as well. Overall, the path is clear and easy to follow. There are signs as well but the path can get confusing when connecting with Rusty Cliffs. At the last decent there is an option to go left or right. Left heads to the underpass and Rusty Cliffs and the options on the right connects with Red Hills Pkwy. The map below shows both options. Bikers are also found along the hike so please be ready to share the path. Wildlife and even desert tortoises are encountered in this area. Please be respectful.
Note: Trail is accessed almost a mile into Owen’s Loop or directly from Red Hills Pkwy
TRAIL DETAILS
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Moderate
ROUND TRIP LENGTH
6.1 miles round trip
AVERAGE HIKE TIME
GPS COORDINATES
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
BLM, Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, St George City
DISTANCE FROM ST GEORGE
3 miles (6 mins driving 15 mins hiking to trail)
RESTROOM FACILITIES
No Restroom Available
HIKERS ALLOWED
Yes
DOGS ALLOWED
Yes, on 6 ft leash
BIKERS ALLOWED
Yes
EQUESTRIAN ALLOWED
No
HIKE TYPE
Out & Back
BEST TIME OF THE YEAR TO HIKE
Spring, Fall, Winter
BEST TIME OF THE DAY TO HIKE
Morning, Afternoon
GROUP LIMIT
No Limit
PERMIT INFORMATION
No Permit Required
COST
No Cost
WATER SOURCES AVAILABLE
No Water Sources Available
CAMP SITES
No Camping Available on Trail
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Dirt Single Track, Dirt Double Track
SUN EXPOSURE
Full Sun Exposure
DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD
Directions to trailhead: From 1-15 Exit 8, turn west on St. George Boulevard. Immediately turn right at the first traffic light onto 1000 E. Turn left onto Red Hills Parkway. Continue 1.2 miles on the parkway. Turn left onto Skyline Drive and then your first right onto Hope Street. At the traffic circle take the first exit heading north on Main Street. In 300 ft you will see a park on your right (Brooks Nature Park). Hike up Brooks Nature Trail and you will meet up with Owen’s Loop Trail.
FLORA AND FAUNA
Plants: Typical plant life for Southern Utah lowland hiking.
Animals: Typical animal life for Southern Utah lowland hiking.
TRAIL REPORT
Coming Soon.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Spencer McMullin
Spencer McMullin is originally from Connecticut but has deep ties to the Southern Utah area. His passion for adventure and photography has lead him to HikeStGeorge.
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