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The Top 13 Natural Monuments in Snow Canyon State Park

Snow Canyon State Park’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 13

beautiful natural monuments in Snow Canyon State Park. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 13, 2025

Petrified Dunes, Snow Canyon State Park

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The Petrified Dunes are the heart and soul of Snow Canyon State Park. You can wander widely across the Navajo Sandstone rocks that were once wind blown dunes. Be sure …

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Snow Canyon Scenic Road

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As Frank mentioned in a previous trip the conditions for cycling are top notch. In addition to the low speed limit there is also a paved bike path that parallels …

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Scout's Cave

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A wide, walkable cave that requires just a small amount of scrambling to get into. From the mouth of the cave, you can see above St. George neighborhoods into the red rock landscape.

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Lava Boulders

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Along the paved Whiptail Trail, you can see these black, basaltic lava boulders that contrast wildly with the red sandstone formations in the background and the red sands along the ground.

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Hidden Pinyon Overlook

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Commonly regarded as some of the best views in Snow Canyon State Park, you can see a the full depth of the canyon from this rocky overlook.

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Whiterocks Natural Amphitheater

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A naturally shaped bowl within white rock walls of sandstone.

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Whiptail Trail

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Whiptail Trail is a paved trail that is 5.5 miles round trip and offers views of red and white sandstone formations and allows for access to many different trails within …

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Layered Slickrock Sandstone

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This area has layered Slickrock, which is a name given to rock surfaces where it's hard for horses to get traction. This Slickrock is Navajo sandstone.

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Cave in Red Cliffs National Conservation Area

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This cave is much easier to access by walking, so I would recommend hopping off your bike to get up there and enjoy a beautiful view of the surrounding landscapes.

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Intersection with Paradise Rim Trail

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Continuing south from this point will take you to Paradise Rim Trail and Gecko Gap. This takes you outside of the boundaries of Snow Canyon State Park.

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Scout Cave

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A wide, walkable cave that requires just a small amount of scrambling to get into. From the mouth of the cave, you can see above St. George neighborhoods into the red rock landscape.

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The Top 13 Natural Monuments in Snow Canyon State Park

Petrified Dunes, Snow Canyon State Park

Snow Canyon Scenic Road

Scout's Cave

Lava Boulders

Hidden Pinyon Overlook

Whiterocks Natural Amphitheater

Whiptail Trail

Layered Slickrock Sandstone

Cave in Red Cliffs National Conservation Area

Intersection with Paradise Rim Trail

Scout Cave

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