2.6 MILES
DISTANCE; ROUND TRIP
253 FEET
ELEVATION GAIN
45-90 MIN
TIME TO COMPLETE
EASY
DIFFICULTY RATING
Anasazi Petroglyphs
An easy switchback trail to stunning rock wall art.
This comfortable, switchback hiking trail offers sweeping views of the iconic Red Mountain as well as the Anasazi valley and Paiute Reservation known as Shivwits. The route is popular for its abundance of rock wall art marked by ancestors of the region and if you look closely you will notice a rock formation that looks like a T-Rex dinosaur head.
3.8 MILES
DISTANCE; ROUND TRIP
226 FEET
ELEVATION GAIN
> 90 MIN
TIME TO COMPLETE
EASY
DIFFICULTY RATING
Hellhole
A rocky wash trail with bouldering and red sand.
Navigate this challenging desert wash to a spectacular dead end canyon that offers majestic red rock walls with flying hawks overhead. Hiking the wash requires attention at all times since it’s comprised of frequent uneven terrain consisting of large boulders and rocky wash beds. Make sure to have a good supportive pair of hiking footwear. The abundance of red sand and walls are all indicative of the Kayenta neighborhood.
0.8 MILES
DISTANCE; ROUND TRIP
35 FEET
ELEVATION GAIN
< 45 MIN
TIME TO COMPLETE
EASY
DIFFICULTY RATING
Hells Canyon
The hidden slot canyon no one knows about.
Not to be confused with its neighbor – Hellhole Canyon – which is on the opposite side of the road, this lesser known hidden slot finds itself midway inside tiny Hells Canyon. What seems to be a lackluster beginning quickly fades once you navigate the sage brush tracks and drop down into the wash. Shortly, you will round the first major bend where you will find the hidden slot canyon. It isn’t lengthy, but it really offers some majestic photographic eye candy.
3.4 MILES
DISTANCE; ROUND TRIP
436 FEET
ELEVATION GAIN
45-90 MIN
TIME TO COMPLETE
EASY
DIFFICULTY RATING
Old Ones
Follow the ridge that offers a birds-eye view of the river and valley.
Part of the Tukupetsi region of trails, Old Ones is one of several trail segments in the area and is the closest one to the cliffs ledge that watches over the beautiful Santa Clara river, giving all hikers a birds-eye view along the entire route. If you catch this trail early Spring, the contrast between the greens and reds are just amazing. The cliffs offer several rocky lookouts that give views to the vast Anasazi valley.
4.6 MILES
DISTANCE; ROUND TRIP
472 FEET
ELEVATION GAIN
> 90 MIN
TIME TO COMPLETE
HARD
DIFFICULTY RATING
Rim Runner
A loop from from one bluff to the next.
With its lengthy trail running along bluffs and plateau ledges, the Rim Runner trail is located in the Cove Wash recreation area and is popular with mountain bikers. There are some technical sections with a connector trail between two loops. The Rim Runner Loop is easily accessed from the Cove Wash trailhead.
10.0 MILES
DISTANCE; ROUND TRIP
1109 FEET
ELEVATION GAIN
> 90 MIN
TIME TO COMPLETE
HARD
DIFFICULTY RATING
Suicidal Tendencies
A long, sidewinding trail to rewarding views.
The longest of all the hiking trails showcased in the Hikes of St. George collection of pocket-sized card decks, Suicidal Tendencies is a trail more commonly experienced on a bike due to its steady and arduous climb to the top of the lookout. Plan for a half day if you go about on foot. It is worth it and rewards you with sweeping views of the valley below.
2.7 MILES
DISTANCE; ROUND TRIP
551 FEET
ELEVATION GAIN
> 90 MIN
TIME TO COMPLETE
MODERATE
DIFFICULTY RATING
The Vortex
aka Cowboy Potty...a colorful bowl to discover.
When I first learned of this hike, it was commonly known as Cowboy Potty due to its large, spiraling bowl at top of the rocky route. It wasn’t until later I discovered through other sources it was also called The Vortex or The Bowl. Whatever the true name of the hike is not important. The experience you get is just that…important because it is worth hiking.