Whiptail Trail - Snow Canyon State Park
Difficulty Level: Easy
Distance: 5.5 miles round trip
TRAIL SUMMARY
Running from the southern entrance of Snow Canyon to Upper Galoot, Whiptail Trail is a staple within the State Park. Round trip, the asphalt path is about 5.5 miles long and very easy to follow. Signs along the way help mark the way and indicate the many other trails that can be accessed off of Whiptail Trail. Johnson Canyon, West Canyon, Pioneer Names, Sand Dunes, Hidden Pinyon, and Red Sands can all be accessed Whiptail. Bikers are often found along the trail and hikers should be ready to share the path.
Overall, Whiptail Trail provides a scenic route through Snow Canyon State Park. Entrance Fee is required.
TRAIL DETAILS
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Easy
ROUND TRIP LENGTH
5.5 miles round trip
AVERAGE HIKE TIME
GPS COORDINATES
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Snow Canyon State Park
DISTANCE FROM ST GEORGE
8.8 miles (17 mins driving)
RESTROOM FACILITIES
Vault Toilets at Trailhead
HIKERS ALLOWED
Yes
DOGS ALLOWED
Yes
BIKERS ALLOWED
Yes
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
No Cost
WATER SOURCES AVAILABLE
No Water Sources Available
CAMP SITES
Camping Available only in Designated Camping Area
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Asphalt, Concrete
SUN EXPOSURE
Full Sun Exposure
DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD
Directions to Trailhead. From I-15 take exit 6 onto Bluff Street and head north toward Pine Valley Mountain for about 3.5 miles. Turn left onto Snow Canyon Parkway and continue about 4 miles. Turn right on Snow Canyon Dr and follow this road for about 1 mile. You will see a Trailhead on your right. You can park on the left.
The link and directions above lead to parking area at Johnson Canyon. As mentioned above, Whiptail Trail starts at the southern entrance to Snow Canyon and connects to Upper Galoot. Entrance Fee is required.
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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