Silver Reef Trail – Red Cliffs Recreation Area

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EasyUnder 2 miOut & BackNo Permit RequiredBLMRed Cliffs Desert Reserve

Silver Reef Trail – Red Cliffs Recreation Area

The Silver Reef Trail is a fun, short trail that weaves right through the Red Cliffs Recreation Area camp ground up to a lookout point. This is a fun trail for families...

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Trail Facts

Difficulty
Easy
Round Trip
0.3 mi
0.3 miles
Hike Time
30-45 mins
Elevation Gain
90 ft
Trail Type
Out & Back
From St. George
16 mi
Best Seasons
Spring, Fall, Winter
Permit
No Permit Required
Land Manager
BLM, 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
Best Time Of Day
Morning, Afternoon

Overview

The Silver Reef Trail is a fun, short trail that weaves right through the Red Cliffs Recreation Area camp ground up to a lookout point. This is a fun trail for families of all ages. Not only is the beauty of the surrounding area a huge payoff, there are also dinosaur tracks along the way that are exciting for every explorer! There are two areas with dinosaur tracks and you have to look closely or you’ll walk right over the ones on the way to the look out point! Whether you stay in the campground and go for a walk, or make a special trip, this trail does not disappoint!

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Know Before You Go

Water
Water Available at Trailhead
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
Yes, on 6 ft leash
Horses
Not allowed
Bikes
Not 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
Best time of day
Morning, Afternoon

Trail Map

Map of the route “Silver Reef Trail – Red Cliffs Recreation Area”: 560 m, 45 m of climbing and 43 m of descent, elevation between 980 m and 1,018 m, time 00:22:16. It is a loop that starts and ends at 37.22484, -113.40550 (latitude, longitude).

Getting There

From St. George: 16 Miles (25 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: 37.224859, -113.405131

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