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Tortoise Walk - Snow Canyon State Park

Tortoise Walk - Snow Canyon State Park

Difficulty Level: Easy

Distance: 0.3 miles round trip

TRAIL SUMMARY

Tortoise Walk is the best excursion in Snow Canyon State Park for kids. The trail is short, easy to walk, and educational. Along the path are multiple pillars with information regarding desert tortoises and other wildlife living within Snow Canyon. Because the trail is short, it is easy to keep an eye on kids as they run ahead. Strollers are not recommended but are doable. The trail’s focus point is a neat statue of a desert tortoise which really captures the essence of Snow Canyon. Views along the trail are also spectacular and overall, the trail is great for all!

TRAIL DETAILS

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Easy

ROUND TRIP LENGTH

0.3 miles round trip

AVERAGE HIKE TIME

GPS COORDINATES

37.213337, -113.641660

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Snow Canyon State Park

DISTANCE FROM ST GEORGE

12.7 miles (18 mins driving)

RESTROOM FACILITIES

Vault Toilets at Trailhead

HIKERS ALLOWED

Yes

DOGS ALLOWED

Yes, on 6 ft leash

BIKERS ALLOWED

No

EQUESTRIAN ALLOWED

No

HIKE TYPE

Out & Back

BEST TIME OF THE YEAR TO HIKE

Great Year Round

BEST TIME OF THE DAY TO HIKE

Any Time

GROUP LIMIT

No Limit

PERMIT INFORMATION

No Permit Required

COST

Snow Canyon State Park Pay: $10 – $15 a vehicle

WATER SOURCES AVAILABLE

Water Available at Trailhead

CAMP SITES

Camping Available only in Designated Camping Area

TRAIL CONDITIONS

Dirt Double Track

SUN EXPOSURE

Full Sun Exposure

TRAIL MAP

Download Map

LOCAL SERVICES

DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD

Directions to trailhead: Follow S 700 E to Bluff St then continue straight on UT-18 N after about 10 miles, turn left onto Snow Canyon Dr.  Destination is on the left within the Upper Galoot parking area.

FLORA AND FAUNA

Plants: Typical plant life for Southern Utah lowland hiking.
Animals: Typical animal life for Southern Utah lowland hiking.

TRAIL REPORT

Coming Soon.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Spencer McMullin

Spencer McMullin is originally from Connecticut but has deep ties to the Southern Utah area.  His passion for adventure and photography has lead him to HikeStGeorge.

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