Archive for the ‘St George Recreation Areas/Parks’ Category

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Scale Wild Red Rock in St. George
- Population: 67,614
- Median home price: $319,000
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Snow Canyon State Park (10 miles NW of St George) is a small state park offering a extraordinary scenic drive, short hiking, horseback riding opportunities among red sandstone cliffs, twisted rock layers, and volcanic flows. Read More…

There are numerous opportunities and beautiful areas for biking, hiking & riding in the St. George area. The best hiking in the area is in Zion National Park (38 miles northeast), Snow Canyon State Park (10 miles northwest) and the Pine Valley Mountains (35 miles north). Read More…

There are swimming, boating, water skiing and fishing opportunities at two reservoirs near St. George. Gunlock Reservoir (240 acres) is situated among small hills and moderate vegetation. Gunlock State Park on its southern shore has a boat ramp and a primitive campground with vault toilets. Read More…

The Brian Head Ski Resort offers the only downhill skiing in southern Utah. While not as expansive as most of its brethren to the north, it is a good mid-size resort. Read More…