Padre Canyon Trail via Tuacahn
2.9-mile out-and-back, 744 ft elevation gain, 'moderate plus' with rock scrambling. Starts from Tuacahn's northeast parking lot; stay on the marked trail above the animal corrals.
Source: Tuacahn: Hiking Padre Canyon ↗
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Trails & Trailheads
Ivins City's paved and natural trails, Snow Canyon State Park's 38+ miles of trails, Padre Canyon behind Tuacahn, and Kayenta access into the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve.
Desert safety: Snow Canyon State Park advises that everyone carry their own water and drink frequently (you can dehydrate in winter too), use sun protection year-round, and stay on designated trails to protect fragile desert soils and wildlife. Visitor center: 435-628-2255. Source: Utah State Parks: Snow Canyon ↗
Snow Canyon State Park trails
Snow Canyon State Park (1002 Snow Canyon Dr, Ivins) is open 6 a.m.–10 p.m. year-round. Dogs are permitted on all park trails and in the campground, leashed (6 ft max) and on designated trails. Johnson Canyon is closed March 15–September 14 except by ranger-guided hikes. More than 38 miles of hiking trails, a three-mile paved walking/biking trail and 15+ miles of equestrian trails. Source: Utah State Parks ↗
| Trail | Distance (round trip) | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Canyon Trail (Snow Canyon) | 2 mi | Easy | Closed annually March 15 to September 14 (except ranger-guided hikes). Leads through lava flows and red rock to an arch spanning 200 feet. |
| Butterfly Trail (Snow Canyon) | 2 mi | Moderate | Winds along the west side of Petrified Dunes to the West Canyon Overlook and lava tubes. |
| Lava Flow Trail (Snow Canyon) | 2.6 mi | Moderate | Hike through a jumbled lava field, the vivid remains of a long-ago volcanic eruption. |
| Red Sands Trail (Snow Canyon) | 1 mi | Easy | Sandy trail through the red sand dunes area. |
| Petrified Dunes Trail (Snow Canyon) | 1.2 mi | Moderate | Explore petrified Navajo sandstone dunes. |
| Cinder Cone Trail (Snow Canyon) | 2 mi | Difficult | Corkscrews 500 feet to the top of an extinct volcano with views into the crater. |
| Jenny's Canyon Trail (Snow Canyon) | 0.5 mi | Easy | Level with few slopes and steps. A great children's trail to a short, sculpted slot canyon. |
| Berm Trail (Snow Canyon) | 2 mi | Easy | Level, compacted gravel trail across the top of a flood-control structure. |
| Hidden Pinyon Trail (Snow Canyon) | 1.5 mi | Moderate | Self-guided nature trail highlighting geology and native plants. |
| Padre Canyon Trail (Snow Canyon) | 6 mi | Difficult | Steep slopes, deep sand and boulder obstacles. |
| Pioneer Names Trail (Snow Canyon) | 0.5 mi | Easy | Pioneer names written in axle grease on the sandstone in the 1880s. |
| Whiptail Trail (Snow Canyon) | 3 mi paved (one way) | Easy | The park's paved walking and biking trail along Snow Canyon Drive. |
| Gila Trail (Snow Canyon) | 16.5 mi | Difficult | Diverse route with sandy stretches, slickrock and boulder-strewn canyon bottoms. Requires route-finding skills. |
Padre Canyon & Kayenta
Hellhole Trailhead (Kayenta)
On private ground in the Kayenta development, open to responsible public use. Parking for two vehicles on the south side of the road at the paved drainage; follow signs into the wash.
Source: Red Cliffs Desert Reserve ↗
Ivins City trails
From the Ivins Parks and Trails Master Plan and city sources. The city expects the Snow Canyon to Black Desert Resort trail connections to be complete by the end of 2026, and a full trail-system map is in the works. Source: Ivins City Newsletter, Nov 2026 ↗
200 East Trail
Paved (per the city's 2016 plan). A 1.35-mile piece of Ivins City's trail network, as inventoried in the May 2023 Parks and Trails Master Plan (18 trail systems, 12.78 miles in all).
Length: 1.35 mi
Source: Ivins City Parks and Trails Master Plan (May 2023), Table IV-3 ↗
400 South Trail
Paved (per the city's 2016 plan). A 0.02-mile piece of Ivins City's trail network, as inventoried in the May 2023 Parks and Trails Master Plan (18 trail systems, 12.78 miles in all).
Length: 0.02 mi
Source: Ivins City Parks and Trails Master Plan (May 2023), Table IV-3 ↗
400 West Trail
Paved (per the city's 2016 plan). A 0.41-mile piece of Ivins City's trail network, as inventoried in the May 2023 Parks and Trails Master Plan (18 trail systems, 12.78 miles in all).
Length: 0.41 mi
Source: Ivins City Parks and Trails Master Plan (May 2023), Table IV-3 ↗
800 South Trail
Paved (per the city's 2016 plan). A 0.1-mile piece of Ivins City's trail network, as inventoried in the May 2023 Parks and Trails Master Plan (18 trail systems, 12.78 miles in all).
Length: 0.1 mi
Source: Ivins City Parks and Trails Master Plan (May 2023), Table IV-3 ↗
Kwavasa Drive Trail
Paved (per the city's 2016 plan). A 0.57-mile piece of Ivins City's trail network, as inventoried in the May 2023 Parks and Trails Master Plan (18 trail systems, 12.78 miles in all).
Length: 0.57 mi
Source: Ivins City Parks and Trails Master Plan (May 2023), Table IV-3 ↗
Churchfield Trail
Paved (per the city's 2016 plan). A 3.7-mile piece of Ivins City's trail network, as inventoried in the May 2023 Parks and Trails Master Plan (18 trail systems, 12.78 miles in all).
Length: 3.7 mi
Source: Ivins City Parks and Trails Master Plan (May 2023), Table IV-3 ↗
Ivins Reservoir Park Access
A 0.13-mile piece of Ivins City's trail network, as inventoried in the May 2023 Parks and Trails Master Plan (18 trail systems, 12.78 miles in all).
Length: 0.13 mi
Source: Ivins City Parks and Trails Master Plan (May 2023), Table IV-3 ↗
Ivins Reservoir Park Loop
A 1.12-mile piece of Ivins City's trail network, as inventoried in the May 2023 Parks and Trails Master Plan (18 trail systems, 12.78 miles in all).
Length: 1.12 mi
Source: Ivins City Parks and Trails Master Plan (May 2023), Table IV-3 ↗
Old Highway 91 Trail
Paved (per the city's 2016 plan). A 0.05-mile piece of Ivins City's trail network, as inventoried in the May 2023 Parks and Trails Master Plan (18 trail systems, 12.78 miles in all).
Length: 0.05 mi
Source: Ivins City Parks and Trails Master Plan (May 2023), Table IV-3 ↗
Padre Canyon Wash Trail
Paved (per the city's 2016 plan). A 0.31-mile piece of Ivins City's trail network, as inventoried in the May 2023 Parks and Trails Master Plan (18 trail systems, 12.78 miles in all).
Length: 0.31 mi
Source: Ivins City Parks and Trails Master Plan (May 2023), Table IV-3 ↗
Painted Hills Trail
Paved (per the city's 2016 plan). A 0.23-mile piece of Ivins City's trail network, as inventoried in the May 2023 Parks and Trails Master Plan (18 trail systems, 12.78 miles in all).
Length: 0.23 mi
Source: Ivins City Parks and Trails Master Plan (May 2023), Table IV-3 ↗
Red Rock Trail
Paved (per the city's 2016 plan). A 0.4-mile piece of Ivins City's trail network, as inventoried in the May 2023 Parks and Trails Master Plan (18 trail systems, 12.78 miles in all).
Length: 0.4 mi
Source: Ivins City Parks and Trails Master Plan (May 2023), Table IV-3 ↗
Snow Canyon Drive Trail
Paved (per the city's 2016 plan). A 1.19-mile piece of Ivins City's trail network, as inventoried in the May 2023 Parks and Trails Master Plan (18 trail systems, 12.78 miles in all).
Length: 1.19 mi
Source: Ivins City Parks and Trails Master Plan (May 2023), Table IV-3 ↗
Taviawk Loop Trail
Paved (per the city's 2016 plan). A 0.96-mile piece of Ivins City's trail network, as inventoried in the May 2023 Parks and Trails Master Plan (18 trail systems, 12.78 miles in all).
Length: 0.96 mi
Source: Ivins City Parks and Trails Master Plan (May 2023), Table IV-3 ↗
Toe Trail (Ivins City)
Paved (per the city's 2016 plan). A 0.14-mile piece of Ivins City's trail network, as inventoried in the May 2023 Parks and Trails Master Plan (18 trail systems, 12.78 miles in all).
Length: 0.14 mi
Source: Ivins City Parks and Trails Master Plan (May 2023), Table IV-3 ↗
Toe Trail Spur
Paved (per the city's 2016 plan). A 0.19-mile piece of Ivins City's trail network, as inventoried in the May 2023 Parks and Trails Master Plan (18 trail systems, 12.78 miles in all).
Length: 0.19 mi
Source: Ivins City Parks and Trails Master Plan (May 2023), Table IV-3 ↗
Tuacahn Trail
A 1.43-mile piece of Ivins City's trail network, as inventoried in the May 2023 Parks and Trails Master Plan (18 trail systems, 12.78 miles in all).
Length: 1.43 mi
Source: Ivins City Parks and Trails Master Plan (May 2023), Table IV-3 ↗
UNITY Park Loop
Paved (per the city's 2016 plan). A 0.48-mile piece of Ivins City's trail network, as inventoried in the May 2023 Parks and Trails Master Plan (18 trail systems, 12.78 miles in all).
Length: 0.48 mi
Source: Ivins City Parks and Trails Master Plan (May 2023), Table IV-3 ↗
Trailheads
Red Sands Trailhead
West Canyon Trailhead
Tawa Trailhead
Chuckawalla Trailhead
Jenny's Canyon Trailhead
Snow Canyon North Trailhead
Lava Flow Trailhead
Sand Dunes Trailhead
Pioneer Names Trailhead
Anasazi Trailhead
Berm Trail
Gunsight Trailhead
Red Mountain Trailhead
Snow Canyon Trailhead
Butterfly Trailhead
Hellhole Trailhead (Kayenta)
Volunteer on the trails
Friends of Snow Canyon Trail Stewards · Red Cliffs Desert Reserve volunteers