Upper Galoot – Snow Canyon

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EasyUnder 2 miOut & BackNo Permit RequiredSnow Canyon State Park

Upper Galoot – Snow Canyon

Upper Galoot is a parking area with useable tables and grills.  Many enjoy climbing up the rock side for a quick view of the State Park.  Detailed information coming...

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Trail Facts

Difficulty
Easy
Round Trip
0.3 mi
0.3 miles round-trip
Hike Time
25 mins
Elevation Gain
40 ft
Trail Type
Out & Back
From St. George
12.6 mi
Best Seasons
Great Year Round
Permit
No Permit Required
Land Manager
Snow Canyon State Park
Cost
No Cost
Surface
Slick Rock, Rocky
Best Time Of Day
Any Time

Overview

Upper Galoot is a parking area with useable tables and grills.  Many enjoy climbing up the rock side for a quick view of the State Park.  Detailed information coming soon.

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Know Before You Go

Water
Water Available at Trailhead; Water Available at Ranger Station/Lodge
Restrooms
Flushing Toilets at Trailhead
Sun and shade
Partial Sun Exposure
Camping
Camping Available only in Designated Camping Area
Dogs
Yes, on 6 ft leash
Horses
Not allowed
Bikes
Not allowed
Permit
No Permit Required
Cost
No Cost
Group limit
No Limit
Surface
Slick Rock, Rocky
Best time of day
Any Time

Trail Map

Map of the route “Upper Galoot – Snow Canyon”: 505 m, 38 m of climbing and 36 m of descent, elevation between 1,074 m and 1,095 m, time 00:26:09. It is a loop that starts and ends at 37.21281, -113.64127 (latitude, longitude).

Getting There

From St. George: 12.6 miles (18 mins driving)

Upper Galoot is located within Snow Canyon State Park.  Detailed directions coming soon.

Trailhead GPS: 37.213306, -113.642056

Trail Report

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How Busy Is It?

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Snow Canyon State Park. Utah State Parks visitor counts, July 2025 to June 2026. Counts are for the whole park, not one trail. Levels compare each month to the park's busiest month.

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