Sand Hill – Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
This trail is accurately named. The whole hike is very sandy as it climbs up a large hill. Sand Hill runs from Elephant Arch (Bone Wash) to Grapevine. The overall...
Trail Facts
Overview
This trail is accurately named. The whole hike is very sandy as it climbs up a large hill. Sand Hill runs from Elephant Arch (Bone Wash) to Grapevine. The overall hike is about 3.5 miles round trip but is moderate to strenuous mainly because hiking up a sandy hill can be challenging. It is recommended to do the hike in the evening when it is a bit cooler outside. This time also provides an incredible view of the Red Cliffs and even has a glimpse at Zion National Park.
Know Before You Go
Trail Map
Map of the route “Sand Hill – Red Cliffs Desert Reserve”: 5,763 m, 428 m of climbing and 415 m of descent, elevation between 959 m and 1,116 m, time 01:23:17. It is a loop that starts and ends at 37.16805, -113.51051 (latitude, longitude).
Getting There
From St. George: 6.5 miles (16 mins driving)
Directions to Trailhead. From St George, head north on I-15 for about 9 miles and take exit 10 to Washington. Turn left onto Green Springs Drive and take an immediate right onto Buena Vista Blvd. Follow Buena Vista for about 1 mile and turn left onto the dirt road immediately after the fire station. Follow this dirt road for about 1.2 miles and it will meet up with another dirt road that is heading north-south. Turn left onto this dirt road and follow it for about 0.6 miles and your will come to the gate and trailhead.
Trailhead GPS: 37.167779, -113.51074
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