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3 reviews for Snow Canyon State Park
Came here the day after vising zion - we first decided to hike up a trail to the top of a volcano, was supposed to be a difficult hike, called Cinder Cone Trail. They have quite a few trails to choose from and we wanted to try to go to one that wasn't too crowded. We weren't sure if we were at the right trail, it was supposed to take you to the top of a volcano. When we got to where we thought it was it was so difficult I chickened out and cried my way back down. The trail was so steep and filled with tiny volcano pebbles that there was a tiny avalanche with each step that you took! I was too frightened at the thought of having to go back down the mountain. I've never broken any bones before and didn't want to slide down the volcano over pebbles.
We went to another hike instead, Lava Caves! So COOL! There were about 3 of them, and if we had some flashlights we would have been able to venture deeper into the caves. Pretty dusty though. The Lava Caves Trail met up with the South Canyon trail - it was so picturesque, like the Land Before Time. Utah has dinosaur tracks around, I'm sure it didn't look like it does today, when they were walking about but it was really the first thing to come to mind. Beautiful red, orange and white stone everywhere. We then went onto the southern trail and hiked up on some amazing rocks. Beautiful place.
A beautiful state park right outside St. George and less than two hours from Las Vegas. It's a 7,400 acre scenic park that reveals lava flows and sandstone cliffs.
Depending on the time of year and day, you can encounter tortoises, roadrunners, coyotes, and other various desert animals and plants.
Trails are marked and described in the brochure they give you when you enter, so you can determine the level of difficulty for each.
Charging only $5 per vehicle, you can easily spend a day here hiking, technical climbing (over 170 designated routes), biking, and horseback riding.
Picnic areas along with modern restrooms and a campground with water and electric hook-ups, showers, drinking water, and a sewage disposal station makes this park an easy place to camp and spend the night.
If you plan on going for the day, head out there early and packed with plenty of water and snacks. Bring good hiking shoes and a flashlight too. This is an easily accessible park that makes it great for all family members.
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Anytime from September through May, this place is fabulous. The rich red rock canyons cradle the small park. By pass the camper area and nestle near the rock cliffs. Unfortunately, you cant climb them since some jackasses died a few years back. But you can hike to several pools, passing by wildlife, moonscape, and brilliantly colored rocks and vegetation. take advantage of the Adirondack chairs next to rangers station for an evening of serious BS'ing and cocktails.
Make sure you bring your camera and hit the rocks early and late in the day for dramatic effects.
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