Fishhook - Santa Clara River Reserve
Difficulty Level: Easy
Distance: 0.6 miles round trip
TRAIL SUMMARY
Fishhook is the first trail into the Santa Clara River Reserve from the Tukupetsi Trailhead. The trail starts to the right and winds around to meet with the Upper Graveyard trail. It is well marked and esay to follow as it takes the shape of a fishhook. There is some elavation but overall this is an easy trail. The trail is used as a connecting trail and the entrance into the Santa Clara River Reserve from the Tukupetsi Trailhead. Trails like Upper Graveyard, Lower Graveyard, Cholla. Een’oog, U’waiv and Tempi’po’op can all be accessed once in the Santa Clara River Reserve.
TRAIL DETAILS
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Easy
ROUND TRIP LENGTH
0.6 miles round trip
AVERAGE HIKE TIME
GPS COORDINATES
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
BLM, Santa Clara River Reserve
DISTANCE FROM ST GEORGE
8 miles (18 minutes driving)
RESTROOM FACILITIES
No Restroom Available
HIKERS ALLOWED
Yes
DOGS ALLOWED
Yes, on 6 ft leash
BIKERS ALLOWED
Yes
EQUESTRIAN ALLOWED
Yes
HIKE TYPE
Out & Back
BEST TIME OF THE YEAR TO HIKE
Great Year Round
BEST TIME OF THE DAY TO HIKE
Any Time
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
SUN EXPOSURE
Full Sun Exposure
DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD
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.
Fishhook is the first trail in from the trailhead entrance. Signs indicate the start.
FLORA AND FAUNA
Plants: Typical plant life for Southern Utah lowland hiking.
Animals: Typical animal life for Southern Utah lowland hiking.
TRAIL REPORT
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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