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Best Day Trips Near St. George

Best Day Trips Near St. George

St. George is in a perfect location to take a day trip to some of our favorite places. Here are some of our favorite trips within a few hours of Stg that we love to visit!

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Overview

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is located in Kanab, Utah, and is a great destination for animal lovers who want to see some animals or do some community service and help Best Friends’ mission to “Save Them All”. At the sanctuary, you can take dogs for walks, hang out with some cool cats, or help take care of some more unusual pets like pigs and horses.

You can spend your time here doing the tours that they offer at the sanctuary or my personal favorite volunteering to help the animals. Volunteering gives you a full day of hands work with the animals and the staff that work there so you can give back and spend time with some really awesome animals.

Distance From St. George

1 hour 30 minutes from St. George to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Kanarra Falls

Kanarra Falls

 

Overview

Kanarra Falls is an easy to moderately difficult out and back hike just outside of Kanarraville, Utah.

During this hike, you can expect to experience a not-so-flat, but not difficult, hike that takes you back into a slot canyon where you will find the two waterfalls of Kanarra.

Distance From St. George

45 Minutes from St. George to Kanarraville, UT
 
READ FULL ARTICLE >>> Kanarra Falls

Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend

Overview

Located near the town of Page, Arizona, and Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend is a sharp, curvy turn, bent into a horseshoe shape from which it gets its name.

Every year over a million visitors travel to see the surprising rock formations and different types of animals and plants which make the Horseshoe Bend Hike destination incredibly popular to everyone.

Distance From St. George

1 Hour 45 Minutes from St. George to Horseshoe Bend

READ FULL ARTICLE >>> Horseshoe Bend

Zion National Park

Zion National Park

Overview

Of Course, you know Zion National Park but you can’t have a top list without mentioning one of the most beautiful sights you can find in Southern Utah. This park has trails for all levels of hikers from easy trails like Weeping Rock to the famous and strenuous Angels Landing all visitors are welcome.

Zion gets over 4.3 million visitors a year so it is often busy but the best part of living so close to this park is being able to go on off days during the week instead of visiting on the packed weekend. I like to visit on Tuesdays as I found that the parks are usually pretty empty on those days and it sometimes feels like I have the whole place to myself!

Distance From St. George

55 Minutes from St. George to Zion National Park

READ ARTICLE >>> Weeping Rock Zion

Pine Valley Recreation Area

Pine Valley Snow

Overview

Pine Valley is an AMAZING escape from the heat just north of St. George that I love to visit year-round. In the summer months, this is a perfect place to visit with the highest summer average being in the mid-’80s, and a fun place to visit in the winter to get some much-needed snow time and enjoy the beautiful areas surrounding it.

Distance From St. George

45 Minutes from St. George to Pine Valley

Eagle Valley Reservoir

Overview

Located in Spring Valley State Park, Eagle Valley Reservoir is a Serene location for picnics, camping, fishing, or hiking.

Eagle Valley has amazing amenities for those who choose to camp or visit with over 37 campsites including picnic tables, fire pits, super clean bathrooms, showers, and shade ramadas, and even a book-sharing library! It is a great destination for explorers who are looking to get out of the hustle and bustle of the city and relax in a cool and peaceful environment

Distance From St. George

2.75 Hours from St. George to Eagle Valley Reservoir

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Sand Hollow

Overview

If you can’t beat the heat you might as well embrace it. Sand Hollow State Park is one of the best destinations in Southern Utah for beachgoers, boaters, bikers, and OHV riders, and campers.

Located in Hurricane Utah about 30 minutes outside of St. George Sand Hollow State Park a fairly new reservoir opened to the public as a state park in 2003. Red sandy beaches and vast dunes are a staple of this area.

Distance From St. George

30 Minutes from St. George to Sand Hollow

READ FULL ARTICLE >>> Sand Hollow

Peek A Boo Gulch

PeekaBoo
Contribution: G. Thomas at English Wikipedia / Public domain

Overview

Slot canyons are a staple of southern Utah and one of the coolest ones I’ve been to is Peek a Boo Gulch. Located in Escalante this moderate hike is great for people who want to explore some cool canyons without some of the strenuous activities that usually come with it.

Peek A Boo can be combined with another trail called Spooky Gulch to make this hike into an exciting round trip. However, going this direction does require a bit of scrambling so be sure to be prepared if you want to go this route!

Distance From St. George

4 Hours from St. George to Peek A Boo

Roger Springs

Rogers Spring Near Lake Mead

Overview

Rogers Spring is a warm spring located near Lake Mead off of Northshore Road.

Pumping approximately 1,000 gallons per minute, the water temperature varies depending on the season, with an average of about 85 degrees.

Distance From St. George

1.5 Hours from St. George to Roger Springs

Valley of Fire State Park

The Piano at Valley of Fire 11

Overview

Valley of Fire offers visitors an area to explore, photograph, and family picnics.

If you are not into hiking and camping, there are still a lot of sites that you can visit that are enjoyable and incredibly picturesque within a short walk from the parking lot.

Distance From St. George

1.5 Hours from St. George To Valley of Fire

So as you can see there is a TON to do in just a short drive from St. George. So get out there and explore and let us know below what your favorite thing to do in the Southern Utah area is. We love hearing from you guys.

Best Day Trips Near St. George