Mustang Pass – Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
Mustang Pass is a hidden gem. Located off of Mill Creek, Mustang Pass features some great views and unique rock formations. About 1.2 miles into the trail, there are...
Trail Facts
Overview
Mustang Pass is a hidden gem. Located off of Mill Creek, Mustang Pass features some great views and unique rock formations. About 1.2 miles into the trail, there are two large boulders also known as Signal Rock. The trail passes through various terrains but mainly follows a single dirt track. There is a steady incline about half a mile in. The path is very clear and easy to follow with signs and markers. It crosses Middleton Powerline and connects with Ice House trail. Overall Mustang Pass is a fun trail. Wildlife and flora line the path. Because of its length and incline, this trail is considered easy to moderate. If you chose to access it from Mill Creek, look for a sing about 1.7 miles into Mill Creek.
Know Before You Go
Trail Map
Map of the route “Mustang Pass – Red Cliffs Desert Reserve”: 8,748 m, 349 m of climbing and 349 m of descent, elevation between 969 m and 1,070 m, time 02:10:33. It is a loop that starts and ends at 37.18492, -113.51892 (latitude, longitude).
Getting There
From St. George: 6.5 miles (16 mins driving)
Directions to Trailhead: From St George, head north on I-15 for about 9 miles and take exit 10 to Washington. Turn left onto Green Springs Drive and take an immediate right onto Buena Vista Blvd. Follow Buena Vista for about 1 mile and turn left onto the dirt road immediately after the fire station. Follow this dirt road for about 1.2 miles and it will meet up with another dirt road that is heading north-south. Turn left onto this dirt road and follow it for about 0.6 miles and your will come to the gate and trailhead.
The link above leads to the Mill Creek trailhead. From here, follow Mill Creek trail for about 1.7 miles. Mustang Pass will begin on the left. There is a sign.
Trailhead GPS: 37.185443, -113.518607
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