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BIKING

Biking is permitted on West Canyon Road, the Whiptail

Trail, and all Paradise Canyon trails (see inset).

TECHNICAL CLIMBING

More than 170 designated routes. See a ranger for

map of climbing areas, route information, and list of

seasonal closures.

HORSEBACK RIDING

Permitted in designated areas. See a ranger for

map of trails.

SCRAMBLING

Whiterocks Areas.

HIKING

Distances are roundtrip.

– 2 miles. Moderate. Some steep

slopes, steps and uneven surfaces. Winding along

West Canyon Overlook and lava tubes.

loose uneven surfaces. Located one mile north of

Snow Canyon Drive/State Route 18 junction. Hike

among “lava clinkers” as you corkscrew 500 feet to

the top of an extinct volcano where you can view a

volcano crater and panoramic scenery.

– 1.5 miles. Moderate. Rocky slopes

and deep sand. Drop-offs. This self-guided nature

trail highlights geological features and native plants

of the park.

– One-half mile. Easy. Level with few

slopes and steps. This great children’s trail leads to

a short, sculpted slot canyon.

– 2 miles. Easy. Level with some

rocky slopes and steps. Leads to a sheltered canyon

of willow and cottonwood, winding through lava

– 2.5 miles. Moderate. Uneven surfaces.

long-ago volcanic eruption.

– 1.2 miles. Moderate. Some steep

slopes, uneven surfaces. This trail crosses massive Navajo

sandstone outcrops and sand dunes frozen in time.

– One-half mile. Easy. Fairly level with some

steps and slopes. This crescent-shaped trail passes pioneer

names, written in axle grease, dating back to 1881.

– One-half mile. Easy. Deep sand with some

slopes. Trail leads to a large expanse of red sand serving

as a giant sandbox and play area for children of all ages.

– 3.5 miles. Moderate. Some rocky slopes,

and deep sand. Trail winds through sandy wash to mouth

of a 400-foot canyon. Potholes eroded in sandstone catch

seasonal rain, giving the trail its name.

– 8 miles. Easy. Gravel and sand

surface. Fairly level. Trail follows a maintenance road

winding past dry washes and towering cliffs to the head

of present-day Snow Canyon.

– 6 miles. Easy. Level with some slopes.

Accessible to people with disabilities. Tucked along the

canyon bottom, this paved trail is suitable for walking,

jogging, and biking.

- 4 miles.

Moderate. Some rocky slopes, uneven surfaces. Trail

leads to a natural sandstone amphitheater, passing

through the red, white and black geologic colors of the

park. Or reach the amphitheater on a one-mile trail

located one-half mile north of the Snow Canyon Drive/

State Route 18 junction.

Know Before You Go Hike on designated trails only.

Park in designated areas only.

Dogs permitted on West Canyon Road, Whiptail Trail, and all Paradise Canyon trails (see inset). Dogs must be leashed at all times.

Some park areas are closed seasonally.

Please obey all posted closures.

Pack It In – Pack More Of It Out.

Activities

For information on additional trails leading into

Paradise Canyon and other park areas, please

see a park ranger.

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