Lange’s Dugway – Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
Starting from Black Gulch trailhead, the trail for Lange's Dugway runs towards Diamond Valley. This single dirt path is easy to follow and offers some good views. ...
Trail Facts
Overview
Starting from Black Gulch trailhead, the trail for Lange's Dugway runs towards Diamond Valley. This single dirt path is easy to follow and offers some good views. Snow Canyon and Pine Valley Mountain are occasionally seen during the hike. The does have a little bit of climb bit it is too bad. Black Gulch and Alger Hollow can be accessed as the trail offers connecting points for both. Because of the length, the trail is moderate to strenuous. Upper Snow Canyon can be seen about 3-4 miles in. A lot of wildlife, especially various lizards, are found along the path. The map below shows the trail as it stretches towards private property in diamond valley. Overall, this trail can offer some good views but can get long.
Know Before You Go
Trail Map
Map of the route “Lange’s Dugway – Red Cliffs Desert Reserve”: 16,438 m, 546 m of climbing and 540 m of descent, elevation between 1,281 m and 1,446 m, time 03:39:45. It is a loop that starts and ends at 37.20712, -113.58388 (latitude, longitude).
Getting There
From St. George: 9.1 miles (19 mins driving)
Direction to Trailhead: From St George, head north on S 700 E toward E 600 S. Turn right onto St George Blvd. At the intersection, turn left onto N 1000 E then turn right onto E Red Hills Pkwy at the light. After 0.9 miles, turn left onto Cottonwood Springs Rd. Continue straight as road turns into Old Dump Rd and keep a left when road bends.
The Black Gulch trailhead and parking will be on the right after about 5 miles. There is a parking lot at the trailhead with multiple places to parking. Access to the Lange's Dugway trail is found across the street.
Important: Old Dump Rd is becomes a dirt road.
Trailhead GPS: 37.207029, -113.583858
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