Ice House – Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
Entering deep into the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, Ice House is a very scenic trail. The trail climbs up towards Pine Valley mountain offering a great view of...
Trail Facts
Overview
Entering deep into the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, Ice House is a very scenic trail. The trail climbs up towards Pine Valley mountain offering a great view of Washington, the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, and the surrounding mountains. Zion National Park can even been seen throughout the majority of the hike. Ice House is popular for the many flowers that line the path. After summiting up the 400 foot plateau, the hike continues to descend along patches of plowers. The trail is names Ice House because it was once a road sed to bring ice down from the mountains. Overall, the trail is moderate to strenuous because of the intense climb up the plateau and because of the overall distance. This is a great trail for those looking for adventure with some fun sights!
Know Before You Go
Trail Map
Map of the route “Ice House – Red Cliffs Desert Reserve”: 19,960 m, 1,026 m of climbing and 1,046 m of descent, elevation between 955 m and 1,501 m, time 04:16:00. It is a loop that starts and ends at 37.16181, -113.52538 (latitude, longitude).
Getting There
From St. George: 6.4 miles (13 mins driving)
Directions to Trailhead: Take I-15 N to S Green Spring Dr/North Green Spring Drive in Washington. Take exit 10 from I-15 N. Follow North Green Spring Drive to Serenita St.
The land around the trailhead has recently been developed. There is a small place to park. The trail is accessed in between two residential houses. Please be respectful of local home owners.
Trailhead GPS: 37.161888, -113.524928
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