Petrified Dunes – Snow Canyon State Park
Petrified Dunes in Snow Canyon State Park is right in the heart of the park. These incredible rolling mounds of petrified Navajo Sandstone are fun for hikers of all...
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Overview
Petrified Dunes in Snow Canyon State Park is right in the heart of the park. These incredible rolling mounds of petrified Navajo Sandstone are fun for hikers of all ages. You need not worry about staying on the trail, because there is plenty of exploring to do! Make sure you bring your camera, as this hike provides some of the most incredible views in the park, and is one of the most photographed places in the area! Now go and explore!
Know Before You Go
Trail Map
Map of the route “Petrified Dunes – Snow Canyon State Park”: 1,341 m, 86 m of climbing and 86 m of descent, elevation between 1,063 m and 1,109 m, time 00:39:54. It is a loop that starts and ends at 37.21347, -113.64230 (latitude, longitude).
Getting There
From St. George: 11.4 Miles (18 minutes driving)
Directions to Trailhead. Head north on Bluff Street for 2.8 miles and exit left on Snow Canyon Parkway. Travel 3.2 miles until you hit the round about, and continue through the round about. Travel 0.7 miles and turn right at the next round about. Continue 3.6 miles into the park and pull into the Upper Galoot Parking area on the right. The trail head is across the street.
Trailhead GPS: 37.215614, -113.643939
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Snow Canyon State Park. Utah State Parks visitor counts, July 2025 to June 2026. Counts are for the whole park, not one trail. Levels compare each month to the park's busiest month.