Rim Ramble – Santa Clara River Reserve
Rim Ramble is another side leg within the Rim Rock loop. Located about 1 mile into the loop, the trail follows along the east side rim. This allows the trail to...
Trail Facts
Overview
Rim Ramble is another side leg within the Rim Rock loop. Located about 1 mile into the loop, the trail follows along the east side rim. This allows the trail to feature some incredible views of the Santa Clara and Green Valley area. Snow Canyon is also seen throughout the majority of the trail. The path is clear and easy to follow. Bikers are often found along the trail and hikers are encourage to be ready to share the path. After about 0.7 mile, the trail provides a connection with Rim Reaper which provides another route along the eastern rim towards Rim Rock.
Overall, Rim Ramble is an easy 1.6 mile (round trip) side trail along the Rim Rock loop. The trail provides a great view from the eastern rim.
Know Before You Go
Trail Map
Map of the route “Rim Ramble – Santa Clara River Reserve”: 2,517 m, 52 m of climbing and 50 m of descent, elevation between 987 m and 1,010 m, time 00:30:19. It is a loop that starts and ends at 37.11735, -113.67908 (latitude, longitude).
Getting There
From St. George: 7.5 miles (20 mins driving)
Cove Wash Trailhead – From I-15 Exit 6 turn north on Bluff Street. Turn left on Sunset Blvd. Continue on Sunset Blvd as it turns into Santa Clara Drive. Turn left on Gates Lane (just before reaching the Jacob Hamblin Home on the right). Cross the river and at 0.4 miles turn left (leaving the pavement). Note that the road from this point is steep and rocky, and can be eroded. At 0.7 miles turn right (at sign for Reserve). At 0.7 miles turn right (at sign for Reserve). Pass the water tank, and at 1.3 miles turn right (at sign for reserve). Follow the road around to the left and park in the trailhead at 1.5 miles.
Rim Ramble is accessed off of Rim Rock after about 1 mile in.
The link will only direct to Clary Hills Dr. From there, enter dirt road and follow directions about until Cove Wash Trailhead. The dirt road is rocky and may not be suitable for all vehicles.
Trailhead GPS: 37.117339, -113.679068
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