Hiking Trails 4 Kids

Hiking Trails 4 Kids

Due to the mild winters here, hiking is awesome year-round. Spring and Fall are the best times to hike, and most winter days are still very pleasant. During the summer months, temperatures later in the day can get really hot, but hiking is still enjoyable in the morning hours. If your looking for something closer or a shorter hike or walk, then visit our Trails Page, or download a PDF of the St. George Trails Map or the Washington City Trails Map

Below are some of the better trails for hiking with kids and the whole family.

 

Whiptail Trail at Snow Canyon

Whiptail Trail

The Whiptail Trail is a popular route for hikers, bikers, and joggers alike. It is a wide, paved trail that follows the bottom of Snow Canyon State Park, stretching from the Upper Galoot—just a little over half-way between the Cinder Cone Trail and the outskirts of Ivins—to the trailhead on South Tuacahn Parkway. The trail gains just under 500 feet in elevation as it climbs from Ivins, up past the park office and campground, and finally comes to an end at the picnic tables of the Upper Galoot.

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West Canyon Road

West Canyon Road

The longest trail in Snow Canyon State Park, the West Canyon Road is an unpaved maintenance road that runs from just above the Sand Dunes area of the lower park, to the deep, narrow canyons to the west of the main roads. The trail gains 400 feet of elevation along its 4-mile trek up the road, the last mile within the protective walls of the narrow head of Snow Canyon.

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Sand Dunes of Snow Canyon

Sand Dunes

The Sand Dunes of Snow Canyon are one of the main attractions of the state park. Near the beginning of the canyon, co-located with a picnic area and restrooms, and right next door to the West Canyon, Whiptail, and Jenny’s Canyon Trails, it makes a popular destination for those who wish to enjoy a leisurely lunch and then some exploration. The sand is soft and fine, perfect for a barefoot stroll. Some of the dunes are large and steep enough that children enjoy rolling down the sides.

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Red Cliffs Nature Trail

Red Cliffs Nature Trail

Short, scenic and fun, this little trail leads from the campground at Red Cliffs Recreation Area into a narrow canyon beside a small stream. As you hike, the canyon narrows until it is just a few feet wide and a beautiful little waterfall blocks the trail. But it is easy to climb around and the trail continues into the canyon.

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