Red Reef East – Red Cliffs Recreation Area

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EasyUnder 2 miOut & BackNo dogsNo Permit RequiredRed Cliffs Desert Reserve

Red Reef East – Red Cliffs Recreation Area

Red Reef East is a main trail within the Red Cliffs Recreation Area.  While roughly following Quail Creek, the trail has connections with Mano, Metate, and Tipple. ...

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Trail Facts

Difficulty
Easy
Round Trip
1.8 mi
1.8 miles round-trip
Hike Time
50 mins
Elevation Gain
160 ft
Trail Type
Out & Back
From St. George
19.9 mi
Best Seasons
Spring, Fall, Winter
Permit
No Permit Required
Land Manager
Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
Cost
$5.00 Day Use, $15.00 Camping Fee. Stop by the pay station for more information. Interagency Annual, Access, Senior, Volunteer, and Military Passes are honored for day use fees only. All fees collected at this site are used to fund operations, improvements, and repairs at the recreation area.
Surface
Dirt Single Track, Dirt Double Track, Sandy
Best Time Of Day
Morning, Afternoon, Evening

Overview

Red Reef East is a main trail within the Red Cliffs Recreation Area.  While roughly following Quail Creek, the trail has connections with Mano, Metate, and Tipple.  Though the creek is usually dry throughout the year, the path offers a very scenic view.

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Know Before You Go

Water
No Water Sources Available; Water Available at Trailhead; Stream/River Along Trail (Purify & Filter Before Drinking)
Restrooms
Vault Toilets at Trailhead
Sun and shade
Full Sun Exposure
Camping
No Camping Available on Trail; Camping Available only in Designated Camping Area
Dogs
Not allowed
Horses
Allowed
Bikes
Allowed
Permit
No Permit Required
Cost
$5.00 Day Use, $15.00 Camping Fee. Stop by the pay station for more information. Interagency Annual, Access, Senior, Volunteer, and Military Passes are honored for day use fees only. All fees collected at this site are used to fund operations, improvements, and repairs at the recreation area.
Group limit
No Limit
Surface
Dirt Single Track, Dirt Double Track, Sandy
Best time of day
Morning, Afternoon, Evening

Trail Map

Map of the route “Red Reef East – Red Cliffs Recreation Area”: 3,051 m, 211 m of climbing and 212 m of descent, elevation between 967 m and 1,016 m, time 00:46:30. It is a loop that starts and ends at 37.22481, -113.40443 (latitude, longitude).

Getting There

From St. George: 19.9 Miles (30 minutes driving)

Directions to Trailhead. Take Interstate 15 north to Exit 22. At the end of the off-ramp, turn right onto Old Highway 91. Travel south 2 miles and turn right. Continue under two freeway tunnels (tunnels restrict vehicle size to less than 12 feet in height and width) and follow the paved road for 1.3 miles into the campground.

Trailhead GPS: 37.224818, -113.404448

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