Saturday, December 22, 2012

Snow Canyon State Park - #4



Snow Canyon is a great little State park conveniently located just outside of St. George, Utah.  The views of the valley and red cliffs as you drive into the park are spectacular.  We have stayed here a few times as a starting point for other adventures.  They have a number of developed trails in the park that twist around the petrified sand dunes and red rock lava flows.  There are about 38 miles of trails in all - plenty to keep you busy for the weekend.  The main road through the park is also a great bike ride with more elevation gain than might be expected.
Snow Canyon State Park

Location:  Approximately 310 miles south of Salt Lake City just outside of St. George; take exit 10 from I-15 southbound for 5 miles to the Bluff Street/SR 18 intersection onto Snow Canyon Parkway and signs to park.

Total Sites:  29

Stayed in Site:  11
Elevation:  3,100 - 4,100 ft
Date Created:  1962

Four Stars **** (the campsites are cramped and paved, but the park is a real beauty with lots of designated hiking trails)