An Amazing Park!
This is our final post of our busy 3 weeks in Utah's southwest corner and could have gladly stayed a month to enjoy the hiking and cycle trails. We had several trails to explore on our last day.
Petrified Dunes Trail
Petrified Dunes in Snow Canyon State Park is right in the heart of the park and are incredible rolling mounds of petrified Navajo Sandstone. No need not worry about staying on the trail and this hike provided some of the most incredible views in the park, and is one of the most photographed places in the area!
Butterfly Trail
The Butterfly Trail begins at the same trailhead as the Petrified Dunes and got us to the Lava Flow Trail. 
Lava Flow Trail
The Lava Tube Trail, is a relatively flat, 2.3-mile hike within Snow Canyon State Park.
We put on our trusty headlamps before descending, because it's dark down there.
Jenny's Canyon Trail
Jenny’s Canyon is a nice short walk up into a slot canyon and an overlook. There is also climbing available up the slot canyon walls. The trail winds down a path and crosses a dry wash. A few steps up to the left take you into the canyon. To the right is a nice overlook where you can see the Snow Canyon Sand Dunes across the way. Because of endangered habitat this trail is closed seasonally from March 15 – June 1.
White Rocks Natural Amphitheater
White Rocks Amphitheater Trail is a short hike that features some beautiful views, impressive petrified white sandstone mountains.
These weren't difficult trails. But by the end of the day, I didn't feel like walking to the picnic tables and voted to have lunch in the truck with a big view.
We see a return visit in the future but would probably stay closer to St George's trails at the new Southern Utah RV Park.
The effects of wind and water on the rocks is always so interesting.
ReplyDeleteTruly spectacular.
DeleteAgain some great hikes, the slot canyon looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteI've never thought the weather would be ok for SW Utah in February and early March. Is mild or are you extremely hardy? Glad you missed the March 15 trail closure. Beautiful pictures. Looks like great hiking.
ReplyDeleteWe like cooler climates and have some good layers to keep us cozy. I am glad we missed it too. The storms came in once we left.
DeleteWe love Snow Canyon and you described the trails well. The only thing we didn't do was go down into the lava tube...maybe next time! We really enjoyed staying in the park even though the RV sites are ridiculous, LOL.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure why anyone would design a campground like that.
DeleteI was just looking at that Southern Utah RV park. It looks pretty ideally located to explore all of these parks - and weekends seem to book up real quick in the state parks anyway. Thanks for some great hiking ideas!
ReplyDeleteGoing to have to add that area to our bucket list.
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