Suicidal Tendencies – Santa Clara River Reserve
Suicidal Tendencies is an intense hike with rewarding views. The trail is named by bikers mainly because of sharp switchbacks along the rim as it drops and ascends up...
Trail Facts
Overview
Suicidal Tendencies is an intense hike with rewarding views. The trail is named by bikers mainly because of sharp switchbacks along the rim as it drops and ascends up the mesa. At the peak of the hike, Snow Canyon, Santa Clara/Ivins, and out to Gunlock can be seen.
Know Before You Go
Trail Map
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.
Suicidal Tendencies is accessed off of Sidewinder after Precipice. Once parked, hikers must walk Precipice and Sidewinder for about 4.5 miles before reaching sign signaling the beginning of Suicidal Tendencies.
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: 37.12177, -113.698257
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