Spanish Wash – Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
Spanish Wash is a connecting trail. I am surprised it is trail because it's mainly a sandy path that leads from Prospector trail to Cottonwood Hills/Coachwhip. There...
Trail Facts
Overview
Spanish Wash is a connecting trail. I am surprised it is trail because it's mainly a sandy path that leads from Prospector trail to Cottonwood Hills/Coachwhip. There are signs that point where to go which makes it easy to follow but overall it can be difficult due to the sandy terrain. The scenery is very pretty at sunset. After following the sandy wash, the trial climbs over a dirt hill but then connects again with the wash. Here are many unique rock formations which provides a great view of the surrounding area.
Know Before You Go
Trail Map
Map of the route “Spanish Wash – Red Cliffs Desert Reserve”: 1,882 m, 163 m of climbing and 161 m of descent, elevation between 975 m and 994 m, time 00:36:08. It is a loop that starts and ends at 37.17244, -113.44822 (latitude, longitude).
Getting There
From St. George: 22 miles (23 mins driving)
Directions to Trailhead: Get on I-15 N and drive until exit 16 toward Hurricane. After 3 miles, turn left and take Take 6300 W/Old Hwy 91 to N 5500 W at the first light. From here, the trailhead can be accessed behind a warehouse. There is a sign indicating the entrance. Parking is found on the other side of the highway.
These directions lead to the Cottonwood Trailhead. From here Spanish Wash can be accessed off of Prospector trail or Cottonwood Hills.
Trailhead GPS: 37.172325, -113.44822
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