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Desert Canyons Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Running trail in St. George, Utah · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Desert Canyons Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Network of well-maintained loops for hikers, mountain bikers, and runners on private land.
What runners say about Desert Canyons Trailhead
“Great trail system, well maintained and provides a good variety of running with roughly 15 miles of trails.”
“Great views and the trail is mostly a green trail rated blue because of some exposure.”
The 5 star rating is for the trail system more than the parking lot. Did a fun and flowing ride of 24 km. Great views and the trail is mostly a green trail rated blue because of some exposure. Well worth the short drive from St George
Great little trail system. Pushing Tin has some moderately technical spots. Secret Sauce I usually ride downhill - it’s bumpy but fun. Claim Jumper is probably my favorite of the three, both up and down it has the most flowy spots.
This place is fun for the whole family. One of the few trails that are not super technical on St. George.
Amazing spot. Nice state championships are held here every year in October (make sure you don't come to joyride on those days as there's thousands of people) Lots of parking Longer options or shorter easier routes. Wonderful owners let the public have access
Trail conditions & character
“This Meditation Rock parking area only has spaces for five or six cars but just across the highway to the north is a giant parking lot you can use to access the same trails.”
“Great views and the trail is mostly a green trail rated blue because of some exposure.”
“One of the few trails that are not super technical on St.”
Plan your run at Desert Canyons Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–5 PM |
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