One of the best ways to experience the desert terrain of Southwestern Utah is on one of the 83 trails managed by the St. George Field Office. Many of the trails are open to multiple users, including hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians, but many are restricted to hikers only. Hikers are restricted to designated trails in the lowland portion of the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve and in Zones 1 ,2, 3, & 5 Santa Clara River Reserve. Please stay on trails when required and follow the principles of Leave No Trace. 

 

Trails range from signed and maintained singletrack in the urban interface, to primitive backcountry routes in Wilderness Study Areas. Our desert environment can be pleasant in the popular spring and fall months, tolerable in the winter, and brutally hot in the summer. Hikers should carry water, food, clothing, and tools and be prepared for changing weather, riding conditions, and accidents. Many trails travel through remote country, but cell phone coverage is generally good throughout the area. Please Know Before You Go.

 

A comprehensive list of hiking trails with complete descriptions can be found in the Full Trails List.