Snow Canyon State Park
Things to Do
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Biking
Snow Canyon is a popular destination among road cyclists. Snow Canyon Loop is the area's most famous ride, a paved 18-mile trail with scenic views the whole way.
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Hiking
Visitors can explore the vast network of hiking trails in Snow Canyon State Park. There are numerous main canyon and side canyon options. Many of the hiking trails are ideal for families with children because of the park’s relatively flat canyon floor.
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Rock Climbing
The attraction of numerous bolted routes throughout the canyon lures rock climbers of all skill levels. The Circus and adjacent Aftershock wall are the most popular, with routes from 5.7 through 5.10.
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Sand Dunes/Rock Hopping
Kids love playing on the parks’ sand dunes just off the main road or scrambling on the boulders scattered across the canyon floor.
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Wildlife Viewing
At dawn and dusk, the park provides unique wildlife viewing when coyotes, kit foxes, quail and roadrunners come out to feed. Harder to find are the protected desert tortoises, peregrine falcons and Gila monsters. The park is also connected to the larger Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, a unique national conservation area that protects sensitive habitats and endangered species.
What's Nearby
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Gunlock State Park
Drive a short 15 miles northwest of St. George and you’ll find Gunlock State Park. Here, day-use visitors and overnight campers fish, hike, paddleboard and boat amid the arid, red rock landscape.
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Kayenta Art Village
Like a Marfa, Texas, or Paonia, Colorado, Kayenta is often regarded as an artist colony. Kayenta's Coyote Gulch Art Village is a hub of cultural and social activity for locals and visitors alike.
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Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
At the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve and National Conservation Area, you’ll find hiking, camping and rock climbing with a backdrop of fascinating geology and wildlife.
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St. George
St. George is perfect for family adventures, luxury spas, extensive shopping, championship golf and nearby outdoor recreation assets.
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Tuacahn Center for the Arts
Visit Tuacahn Center for the Arts in St. George for Broadway-quality musical theater, top-of-the-line concerts and more in the heart of Utah's red rocks.
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Zion National Park
Whether you are trying to catch your breath while climbing the trail to Angel's Landing or watching the shadows constantly change the mood of the Court of the Patriarchs, Zion National Park is always ready to quench your appetite for outdoor wonder.
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