Water Canyon
Water Canyon is considered to be one of Southern Utah's hidden gems. Located outside of Hildale the trail follows a beautiful path through a canyon on BLM land. The...
Trail Facts
Overview
Water Canyon is considered to be one of Southern Utah's hidden gems. Located outside of Hildale the trail follows a beautiful path through a canyon on BLM land. The main attraction is a waterfall found less than a mile from the trailhead. The trail is not well marked and can be confusing. Hikers are encouraged to follow the river and be careful when a lot of water is running.
The trail is 3.3 miles round-trip and takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Watch weather to avoid flash floods.
Know Before You Go
Trail Map
Map of the route “Water Canyon”: 5,541 m, 577 m of climbing and 583 m of descent, elevation between 1,570 m and 1,876 m, time 01:49:48. It is a loop that starts and ends at 37.03802, -112.95542 (latitude, longitude).
Getting There
From St. George: 45.2 miles (1 hour driving)
Directions to Trailhead: Get on I-15 N. Take UT-9 E/W State St and UT-59 S to Utah Ave in Hildale. Continue on Utah Ave. Drive to Water Canyon Rd.
Trailhead GPS: 37.038024, -112.955404
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