Winchester – Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
Winchester is a good trail near the Yellow Knolls trailhead. The dirt path descends to follow a service route until reaching behind The Ledges golf course. There...
Trail Facts
Overview
Winchester is a good trail near the Yellow Knolls trailhead. The dirt path descends to follow a service route until reaching behind The Ledges golf course. There is a pretty steep descent at the beginning of the trail but it offers a great view of the trail and the surrounding area. Snow Canyon can be seen throughout the hike as well as a wide view of St. George and its wildness area. The hike is easy and very clear. Black Gulch is accessed along trail. Overall, Winchester is fun trail that could offer great views durning sunset. It is considered moderate mainly because of the sharp decline/incline near the beginning of the trail.
Know Before You Go
Trail Map
Map of the route “Winchester – Red Cliffs Desert Reserve”: 5,276 m, 244 m of climbing and 346 m of descent, elevation between 1,161 m and 1,307 m, time 01:13:50. It is a loop that starts and ends at 37.18963, -113.57763 (latitude, longitude).
Getting There
From St. George: 7.8 miles (17 mins driving)
Direction to Trailhead: These directions lead to the Yellow Knolls trailhead. Winchester trail can be accessed across the street about 50 feet before the parking area. There is a trail marker from the street.
From St George, head north on S 700 E toward E 600 S. Turn right onto St George Blvd. At the intersection, turn left onto N 1000 E then turn right onto E Red Hills Pkwy at the light. After 0.9 miles, turn left onto Cottonwood Springs Rd. Continue straight as road turns into Old Dump Rd and keep a left when road bends.
Trailhead and parking for Yellow Knolls will be on the right after about 4 miles. There is a parking lot at the Trailhead with multiple places to parking.
Important: Old Dump Rd is becomes a dirt road.
Trailhead GPS: 37.189353, -113.577734
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