Lava Flow Overlook
Lava Flow Overlook Trail – also known as Lava Tubes – is a family friendly trail that takes you down past three lava tube/cave entrances in the heart of Snow Canyon...
Trail Facts
Overview
Lava Flow Overlook Trail – also known as Lava Tubes – is a family friendly trail that takes you down past three lava tube/cave entrances in the heart of Snow Canyon State Park. The original trail has been recently modified and begins from the newly installed parking lot. The trail meanders through a lava field that is beautifully decorated with typical low land plants. The whole park is open to your view as you travel along this well traveled single track. There are signs along the trail with little explanations about the lava tubes and the plants and animals. This trail is not only fun, but educational as well! The lava tubes are an adventure to explore, so be sure to carry a flash light. Down past the last lava tube entrance, the overlook is a great reward for this trip!
Know Before You Go
Trail Map
Map of the route “Lava Flow Overlook”: 2,773 m, 83 m of climbing and 86 m of descent, elevation between 1,108 m and 1,158 m, time 01:16:58. It is a loop that starts and ends at 37.22201, -113.64206 (latitude, longitude).
Getting There
From St. George: 12 Miles (18 minutes driving)
Directions to Trailhead. From St George, head north on Bluff Street for 10 miles. You will see signs indicating Snow Canyon State Park. Turn left onto Snow Canyon Drive. Pay the entrance fee and travel approx 1/2 mile and the parking lot will be on your right.
Trailhead GPS: 37.221987, -113.642033
Trail Report
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Equestrians are allowed on a portion of this trail as it is the connects the Whiterocks Trail to West Canyon Road (for a short link) which then connects them to the Equestrian Trail for complete access throughout the park from top to bottom.