Home › Guides › Best Hiking Trails Around St. GeorgeBest Hiking Trails Around St. George By the Simply St George editorial team · Updated 2026-10-16 · Facts cited below
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Trails around St. George range from lava flows and petrified dunes to slot canyons and high mountain forests. Here are our picks, grouped by area.
Snow Canyon State Park (Ivins) Petrified Dunes : wander across frozen sandstone dunes.Pioneer Names : a short, easy trail (about 0.5 mi) to pioneer-era names on the rock.2 Red Sands , Lower Galoot and Gila : quieter options.1 A day-use fee applies. See Parks .
In town Pioneer Park : free, unmarked red-rock scrambling above downtown, with arches and slots. Bring a map.3 Chuckwalla : about 2 miles round trip in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve.3 Babylon Arch , Elephant Arch , Paradise Rim : Red Cliffs Desert Reserve classics.1 Short drives Red Reef Trail (Leeds): an easy, roughly 1.7-mile out-and-back along Quail Creek, with Moqui steps.3 Yant Flat / Candy Cliffs : 2 to 3 sandy miles with little shade. Go early and carry extra water.3 Kanarra Creek / Kanarra Falls : a moderate, wet hike that requires a permit .3 Padre Canyon via Tuacahn and Johnson Canyon .1 Zion National Park Angels Landing : requires a permit through the NPS lottery.5 Emerald Pools , Pa'rus Trail , Riverside Walk : family-friendly.1 Observation Point via East Mesa, and Kolob Arch from Lee Pass.1 Check NPS for current permits and shuttle rules.
Heat safety July highs average near 102°F.6 In summer, hike at sunrise, carry more water than you think you need, and save exposed trails like Yant Flat for cooler months.
See every trail in our directory: Hiking in St. George .
FAQ What is the easiest hike in Snow Canyon? Pioneer Names is a short, easy trail of about 0.5 miles.
Do I need a permit for Kanarra Falls? Yes. Kanarra Creek requires a permit, and the hike is wet.
Do I need a permit for Angels Landing? Yes. Angels Landing in Zion requires a permit through the National Park Service lottery.
Is Pioneer Park free? Yes. Pioneer Park above downtown St. George is free, with unmarked red-rock scrambling. Bring a map.
When is the best time to hike in St. George? Fall, winter and spring. July highs average near 102°F, so summer hikes should start at sunrise.
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Want trails out your back door? Several neighborhoods here sit next to trail systems and the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve. We can point you to homes close to the trails you love.
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Sources Hike St George: Southern Utah hiking trails Utah State Parks: Snow Canyon trail guide (2026) Nature Impacts Us: Best things to do near St. George AllTrails: St. George NPS: Zion National Park StGeorge.us: Family entertainment (summer heat) ← All free guides · Things to Do
