West Canyon Road – Snow Canyon State Park
Though West Canyon Road is a simple path, the trail still offers a scenic hike. The trailhead can be accessed from the parking for the Sand Dunes and runs for four...
Trail Facts
Overview
Though West Canyon Road is a simple path, the trail still offers a scenic hike. The trailhead can be accessed from the parking for the Sand Dunes and runs for four miles until reaching a utility shed at the end of the road. Other trails like Whiptail, Sand Dunes, Padre Canyon, and Lava Flow Overlook can be accessed along the trail. There are signs throughout the path for these trails. The path is nothing more than a double dirt road with gravel. This makes it very easy to walk on and follow. There is little elevation change and the path is almost a straight shot. Bikers are often found along the trail so please be prepared to share the path which is easy since its a wide dirt road. Separate equestrian trails are also found along the trail. Please stay on the path as there are areas for vegetation growth. Overall, West Canyon Road is an easy trail through a scenic canyon.
Know Before You Go
Trail Map
Map of the route “West Canyon Road – Snow Canyon State Park”: 12,638 m, 183 m of climbing and 185 m of descent, elevation between 992 m and 1,116 m, time 02:23:49. It is a loop that starts and ends at 37.19341, -113.64834 (latitude, longitude).
Getting There
From St. George: 9.5 Miles (19 mins driving)
Directions to Trailhead: From St George, head north on Bluff Street and take exit to Red Hills Pkwy/Snow Canyon Pkwy. Turn left onto Snow Canyon Pkwy and travel 3.2 miles until you come to a traffic circle. Proceed through the circle and continue 0.7 miles. At the next traffic circle take the first exit onto Snow Canyon Dr. In 1.5 miles (after passing through the main gate) the trail head will be on your left.
Trailhead GPS: 37.193326, -113.648274
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