Hidden Pinyon Trail

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ModerateUnder 2 miOut & BackNo dogsNo Permit RequiredRed Cliffs Desert ReserveSnow Canyon State Park

Hidden Pinyon Trail

Hidden Pinyon Trail in Snow Canyon State Park is a moderate trail that takes you into the heart of Snow Canyon and affords some of the best views in the park! It is a...

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Trail Facts

Difficulty
Moderate
Round Trip
1.5 mi
1.5 miles
Hike Time
1 hour
Trail Type
Out & Back
From St. George
23 mi
Best Seasons
Spring, Fall, Winter
Permit
No Permit Required
Land Manager
Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, Snow Canyon State Park
Cost
See State Park website for details
Surface
Dirt Single Track, Sandy, Rocky
Best Time Of Day
Morning, Afternoon

Overview

Hidden Pinyon Trail in Snow Canyon State Park is a moderate trail that takes you into the heart of Snow Canyon and affords some of the best views in the park! It is a short hike and can be done fairly quickly. The Park has placed markers on the trail and provides a corresponding brochure to point out different flora and geological information along the route. This is a fun trail that is suitable for most hikers. There are a couple of steep climbs and a drop off for a small section. Click here to download the Hidden Pinyon Trail Plant Guide.

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Know Before You Go

Water
No Water Sources Available; Water Available at Ranger Station/Lodge
Restrooms
Flushing Toilets at Ranger Station/Lodge
Sun and shade
Partial Sun Exposure
Camping
No Camping Available on Trail; Camping Available only in Designated Camping Area
Dogs
Not allowed
Horses
Not allowed
Bikes
Not allowed
Permit
No Permit Required
Cost
See State Park website for details
Group limit
No Limit
Surface
Dirt Single Track, Sandy, Rocky
Best time of day
Morning, Afternoon

Trail Map

Map of the route “Hidden Pinyon Trail”: 1,669 m, 78 m of climbing and 80 m of descent, elevation between 1,017 m and 1,051 m, time 00:57:43. It is a loop that starts and ends at 37.20218, -113.64246 (latitude, longitude).

Getting There

From St. George: 23 Miles ( 20 minutes driving)

Directions to Trailhead. From St George, head north on Bluff Street and take exit to Red Hills Pkwy/Snow Canyon Pkwy. Turn left onto Snow Canyon Pkwy and travel 3.2 miles until you come to a traffic circle. Proceed through the circle and continue 0.7 miles. At the next traffic circle take the first exit onto Snow Canyon Dr. In 2.6 miles (after passing through the main gate) the parking lot for Whiptail Trail is on your left. Hidden Pinyon Trail takes off from Whiptail.

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