The paved road through Snow Canyon State Park winds beneath swirled red-and-white Navajo sandstone cliffs, petrified dunes, and black lava flows for about 4.5 miles — one of the prettiest short drives in Utah, minutes from St. George. Pullouts access short trails like Petrified Dunes, Jenny's Canyon slot, and Sand Dunes along the way.
| Category | Scenic Drive |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Ivins / St. George |
| Top activities | Scenic driving with photo pullouts, Jenny's Canyon short slot walk, Petrified Dunes scramble, Riding the paved Whiptail bike path, Sunset photography |
| Best time to visit | October through April is prime; in summer drive early morning or near sunset when the canyon glows and temperatures ease. |
| Entrance fee | $15 per vehicle Utah residents / $20 non-residents (day use) |
| Permits | None for the drive; some trails have seasonal wildlife closures (March-October in parts of the reserve). |
Visitor tip: Enter from the south (Snow Canyon Parkway) in the afternoon so the low sun lights the red walls in front of you, and buy your day pass online to skip the entrance line on winter weekends.
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