Sand Dunes – Snow Canyon

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EasyUnder 2 miOut & BackNo Permit RequiredSnow Canyon State Park

Sand Dunes – Snow Canyon

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Trail Facts

Difficulty
Easy
Round Trip
0.6 mi
0.6 miles
Hike Time
20 mins
Elevation Gain
Nearly Flat
Trail Type
Out & Back
From St. George
9.5 mi
Best Seasons
Spring, Fall, Winter
Permit
No Permit Required
Land Manager
Snow Canyon State Park
Cost
No Cost
Surface
Sandy
Best Time Of Day
Morning, Evening

Overview

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Know Before You Go

Water
Water Available at Trailhead; Water Available at Ranger Station/Lodge
Restrooms
Flushing Toilets at Trailhead
Sun and shade
Full Sun Exposure
Camping
Camping Available only in Designated Camping Area
Dogs
Yes, on 6 ft leash
Horses
Not allowed
Bikes
Not allowed
Permit
No Permit Required
Cost
No Cost
Group limit
No Limit
Surface
Sandy
Best time of day
Morning, Evening

Trail Map

Map of the route “Sand Dunes – Snow Canyon”: 809 m, 32 m of climbing and 33 m of descent, elevation between 987 m and 998 m, time 00:18:48. It is a loop that starts and ends at 37.19269, -113.64771 (latitude, longitude).

Getting There

From St. George: 9.5 Miles (19 mins driving)

Directions to Trailhead:  From St George, head north on Bluff Street and take exit to Red Hills Pkwy/Snow Canyon Pkwy. Turn left onto Snow Canyon Pkwy and travel 3.2 miles until you come to a traffic circle. Proceed through the circle and continue 0.7 miles. At the next traffic circle take the first exit onto Snow Canyon Dr. In 1.5 miles (after passing through the main gate) the trail head will be on your left.

Trailhead GPS: 37.190472, -113.645417

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