Amber McDaniel
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Passing by The Ledges, with some ostentatious houses built right on the edge of Snow Canyon State Park. Fear not; their presence on the hike is brief.
Amber McDaniel
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Beyond The Ledges, you'll feel far more isolated in the exposed desert environment.
Amber McDaniel
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02/17/2020
Eventually the hike drops down into the lower canyon system, a veritable playground of canyons, interesting rock formations, washes, and boundless exploration.
Amber McDaniel
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More often than not, you'll feel like you're hiking on Mars.
Amber McDaniel
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02/17/2020
When hiking over slickrock as you'll do during most of the middle section of the hike, a little bit of trial and error route finding is required.
Amber McDaniel
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02/17/2020
The contrast between lush green bushes and the bright red sandstone is one of the top visual pleasures of hiking in the St. George region.
Amber McDaniel
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If you have a full day, don't hesitate to make deviations and explore the many interesting surrounding canyons.
Amber McDaniel
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While St. George is not home to many slot canyons, there is one famous one in Snow Canyon, accessibly via the Gila Trail.
Amber McDaniel
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Snow Canyon's slot canyon is located on the Petroglyph Loop, so named because of the numerous petroglyphs that can be found etched into the canyon walls. Please be respectful of these historic artifacts and do not touch them in any way.
Amber McDaniel
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If it has rained recently in the area, you may find yourself navigating around large puddles of water.
Amber McDaniel
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A narrow canyon normally accessible, but this time utterly blocked for anyone not wanting to get their entire bottom half soaked by the pool formed by recent rain.
Amber McDaniel
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The desert landscape and geology is truly magnificent.
Amber McDaniel
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Eventually, you'll hit the bottom of the canyon system and the rest of the hike meanders through flatter terrain that consists of canyons, washes, and easier-to-follow trails.
Amber McDaniel
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Any time of day in the desert is spectacular, but if you can time the end of your hike near sunset (without getting back after dark), the views are worth it.
Amber McDaniel
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02/17/2020
If you choose to follow your trail back out, it's worth it to take a little extra time to remember your route on the way in so that it is easier on the way out.