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Metate - Red Cliffs Recreation Area
Difficulty Level: Easy
Distance: 0.1 miles round trip
TRAIL SUMMARY
Linking Red Reef East and Anasazi, Metate is another connector trail. This short path provides quick access to explore the other trails in the Red Cliffs Recreation Area. Though short, the trail is very scenic. It is often used as an easier access for those going to explore the Anasazi ruins from other trails.
Metate is a 0.1 mile (round trip) trail that connects Red Reef East and Anasazi.
TRAIL DETAILS
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Easy
ROUND TRIP LENGTH
0.1 miles round trip
AVERAGE HIKE TIME
GPS COORDINATES
37.224635, -113.400564
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
DISTANCE FROM ST GEORGE
18.8 miles (25 mins driving)
RESTROOM FACILITIES
No Restroom Available
HIKERS ALLOWED
Yes
DOGS ALLOWED
No
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
Camping Available only in Designated Camping Area
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Dirt Double Track, Sandy
SUN EXPOSURE
Full Sun Exposure
DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD
Directions to trailhead: Get on I-15 N from E 700 S and E 100 N/St George Blvd. Follow I-15 N to Old Hwy 91. Take exit 22 from I-15 N. Continue on Old Hwy 91 until destination.
FLORA AND FAUNA
Plants: Typical plant life for Southern Utah lowland hiking.
Animals: Typical animal life for Southern Utah lowland hiking.
TRAIL REPORT
This trail just connects the Red Reef East trail with the Anasazi trail.
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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I slept and walked these when I hitchhiked in the early 2000’s westward.