Padre Canyon via Tuacahn
Starting from Tuacahn, Padre Canyon is beautiful hike with a great view. The single dirt path is easy to follow consisting of sand and rock. Padre Canyon climbs up...
Trail Facts
Overview
Starting from Tuacahn, Padre Canyon is beautiful hike with a great view. The single dirt path is easy to follow consisting of sand and rock. Padre Canyon climbs up the mountain and continues into the Snow Canyon area. Its steep incline and high elevation makes it a moderate hike not for everyone. After the summit, the trail is not well marked but the path is clear throughout the hike. Hikers often turn around and head back to Tuacahn but the official trail descends into the Red Mountain Wilderness area and connects with Snow Canyon trails. Overall this trail can get a little difficult but the end view is worth it. Gila monsters are known to be in this area so keep your eye out for this unique experience.
Know Before You Go
Trail Map
Map of the route “Padre Canyon via Tuacahn”: 4,076 m, 269 m of climbing and 281 m of descent, elevation between 961 m and 1,134 m, time 02:13:46. It is a loop that starts and ends at 37.19034, -113.65691 (latitude, longitude).
Getting There
From St. George: 9.4 miles (18 mins driving)
Directions to Trailhead: Head East on 700 S and turn left onto Bluff St. Continue on Bluff St and keep right towards Ivins. Take the exit on the left and turn left at the intersection onto Snow Canyon Pkwy. Follow Snow Canyon Pkwy for 3.2. At the second traffic circle, take the first exit onto Snow Canyon Dr and immediatly turn left onto Tuacahn Dr. Follow Tuacahn Dr for about 1.6 miles until the entrance/parking lot for Tuacahn. Trailhead is found to the right of Tuacahn behind the "Student Drop-Off" sign.
Trailhead GPS: 37.190611, -113.656806
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