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 to bring plenty of water and a camera as you'll need both early and often.

Rainer

May 15, 2025

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Great park. Don't forget your food.

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Brittasiehtdiewelt ☀️🌳⛰️🌄

September 17, 2019

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A landscape like on another planet! Petrified red sand dunes overlooking white mountains, gorgeous!

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Downhill 40 m

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Location: Washington County, Utah, United States

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Petrified Dunes, Snow Canyon State Park

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