Cottonwood Hills – Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
At just the right time of day, Cottonwood Hills holds a spectacular view of the Red Cliffs and Pine Valley Mountain. The trail begins about 0.5 miles from the...
Trail Facts
Overview
At just the right time of day, Cottonwood Hills holds a spectacular view of the Red Cliffs and Pine Valley Mountain. The trail begins about 0.5 miles from the trailhead along Cottonwood Trail and is fairly easy to follow. Most of the path is sandy making it hard to trek at times but overall the hike is considered moderate. There are a few stretches of elevation changes as the trail winds around some hills of the Red Cliffs area. The trail runs until connecting with Spanish Wash and Coachwhip. Overall this is a great trail if you are willing to hike a little bit. I recommend hiking in the evening when the lighting produces an incredible view of the surrounding area. Zion National Park can be seen throughout the hike which is always a treat. Be sure to pack a lot of water and be ready to hike up small sandy hills.
Know Before You Go
Trail Map
Map of the route “Cottonwood Hills – Red Cliffs Desert Reserve”: 9,396 m, 478 m of climbing and 473 m of descent, elevation between 993 m and 1,075 m, time 02:17:09. It is a loop that starts and ends at 37.18676, -113.42431 (latitude, longitude).
Getting There
From St. George: 12.1 miles (19 mins driving)
Directions to Trailhead: Get on I-15 N and drive until exit 16 toward Hurricane. After 3 miles, turn left and take Take 6300 W/Old Hwy 91 to N 5500 W at the first light. From here, the trailhead can be accessed behind a warehouse. There is a sign indicating the entrance. Parking is found on the other side of the highway.
Trailhead GPS: 37.186754, -113.424308
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