Snow Canyon State Park

About Snow Canyon State Park

Red Navajo sandstone covered by a layer of black lava rock makes Snow Canyon State Park one of the most beautiful places in the United States. The park is particularly attractive for its scenic views and proximity to the Grand Canyon and Colorado River.

The strikingly colorful gorge is 11 miles northwest of St. George, and two young volcanic cones are at the head of the canyon.

A winding asphalt road at the foot of the gorge is ideal for hiking, jogging, cycling and rollerblading. Facilities include a group pavilion, which extends over a 1,000 square metre car park with picnic area, picnic tables, water fountain and playground.

This path is the only one of the banks of the park and leads through a narrow, carved gorge. The arch extends over 200 feet, and the path leads to a small waterfall with a fountain, picnic tables, waterfalls and picnic area.

This path leads to a large area of red sand, which is an excellent playground for children of all ages. The trail follows a maintenance road that winds through today's Snow Canyon. This path leads to a good picnic area with picnic tables and picnic areas, as well as a small waterfall, picnic table, picnic benches and a larger area of red sand, which is ideal for playgrounds for children.

This path leads to a picnic area with picnic tables and picnic areas, as well as a large area of red sand, ideal for playgrounds for children of all ages.

This self-guided nature trail introduces you to the geological features and native plants of the park. This crescent-shaped path passes a pioneer name written on an axle lubricant and dates back to 1883: "Snow Canyon."

The seasonal rain has given the trail its current name, Snow Canyon State Park, a nod to the park's pioneering history.

The trail leads to a massive sandstone rock where you can explore the frozen sand dune for a while with spectacular views of Snow Canyon State Park and the Grand Canyon.

The path winds around the west side of the Petrified Dunes and leads to the West Canyon Overlook and the lava tubes.

The trail leads to a natural amphitheater set in white sandstone with breathtaking views of the Petrified Dunes and the West Canyon Overlook. Take Exit 6 and access the amphitheater via a one-mile hiking trail located on the west side of Snow Canyon State Park, south of Interstate 10.