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Whiptail Trail – Lava Boulders loop from Johnson Canyon Trailhead

Hiking trails & Routes

Washington County

Whiptail Trail – Lava Boulders loop from Johnson Canyon Trailhead

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4.5

(4465)

14,989

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Whiptail Trail – Lava Boulders loop from Johnson Canyon Trailhead

02:18

8.43km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Snow Canyon State Park

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3.36 km

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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4.08 km

Lava Boulders

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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4.24 km

Sand Stone Hill

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Roundish sandstone hill, relatively easy to climb, as the red sandstone is extremely grippy.

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8.43 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.89 km

326 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.57 km

508 m

125 m

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< 100 m

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Wednesday 15 July

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