Cordura – Red Cliffs Desert Reserve

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Cordura – Red Cliffs Desert Reserve

Leading to a 1959 movie set, Cordura is a short trail near the Red Cliffs Recreation Area.  The trail has connections with McMullin Trail and White Reef where the movie...

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Trail Facts

Difficulty
Easy
Round Trip
0.5 mi
0.5 miles round trip
Hike Time
15 mins
Elevation Gain
30 ft
Trail Type
Out & Back
From St. George
17.3 mi
Best Seasons
Great Year Round
Permit
No Permit Required
Land Manager
BLM, Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
Cost
No Cost
Surface
Dirt Single Track
Best Time Of Day
Morning, Evening

Overview

Leading to a 1959 movie set, Cordura is a short trail near the Red Cliffs Recreation Area.  The trail has connections with McMullin Trail and White Reef where the movie set for "They Came To Cordura" can be seen.  Though the some of the set has been destroyed due to fires in the area, there is still a great view.

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Know Before You Go

Water
Water Available at Trailhead
Restrooms
Vault Toilets at Trailhead
Sun and shade
Full Sun Exposure
Camping
No Camping Available on Trail; Camping Available only in Designated Camping Area
Dogs
Not allowed
Horses
Allowed
Bikes
Allowed
Permit
No Permit Required
Cost
No Cost
Group limit
No Limit
Surface
Dirt Single Track
Best time of day
Morning, Evening

Trail Map

Map of the route “Cordura – Red Cliffs Desert Reserve”: 748 m, 25 m of climbing and 23 m of descent, elevation between 917 m and 927 m, time 00:13:59. It is a loop that starts and ends at 37.20915, -113.39657 (latitude, longitude).

Getting There

From St. George: 17.3 miles (21 mins driving)

Directions to trailhead (White Reef Trailhead): Take Interstate 15 north to Exit 22. At the end of the off-ramp, turn right onto Old Highway 91. Travel south 2 miles and turn right. Continue under two freeway tunnels (tunnels restrict vehicle size to less than 12 feet in height and width) then turn right to follow dirt road until area trailhead.

Cordura can be accessed from McMullin Trail or from White Reef about 0.1 miles from parking area where the movie set can be seen.

Trailhead GPS: 37.211865, -113.398529

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