Zen Trail – St. George
Known for mountain biking, Zen Trail offers a scenic path. The trail is a loop around the ridge and contains many unique rock formations. Among these rock formations...
Trail Facts
Overview
Known for mountain biking, Zen Trail offers a scenic path. The trail is a loop around the ridge and contains many unique rock formations. Among these rock formations are the Hippopotamus Caves. Here a series of rocks form caves in many different shapes. The overall path is clear and somewhat easy to follow. There are almost no signs but a used track can almost always be seen. The map and pictures below follow the course that follows up to the right. It is a pretty steady incline and can get rocky which is why this hike is moderate to strenuous. A unique view of St. George and the surrounding area is seen from throughout the hike. Bikers are usually found along the trail and hikers are asked to be ready to share the road.
Know Before You Go
Trail Map
Map of the route “Zen Trail – St. George”: 9,450 m, 684 m of climbing and 686 m of descent, elevation between 811 m and 1,034 m, time 02:27:48. It is a loop that starts and ends at 37.09006, -113.63186 (latitude, longitude).
Getting There
From St. George: 5.7 miles (14 mins driving)
Directions to Trailhead: Follow S 700 E and S Main St to Bluff St. Turn left onto S Main St. Take Dixie Dr to W Canyon View Dr. Drive to W Canyon View Dr. Turn left onto W Canyon View Dr.
Trailhead GPS: 37.090317, -113.631729
I have hiked the ZEN. The trail is poorly marked but the views are really enjoyable and it is a great workout. I did 7.5 miles with a couple of miscues which added to the adventure.