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1.2 miROUND TRIP
150 ftELEV GAIN
EasyDIFFICULTY
5/5KID RATING
Oct-AprilSEASON
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The Trail
Frozen waves of orange sandstone made for scrambling.
Heat note: desert country - in summer start at dawn and carry more water than feels reasonable.
Pack Loadout (Easy)
Water bottle, sunscreen, hat, snacks, comfortable shoes.
Getting There
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Make it a weekend: Gunlock Reservoir (Fishing, 7 mi) · Tawa Ponds / Razor Ridge (St. George area) (Fishing, 11 mi) · Baker Reservoir (Fishing, 11 mi) · Red Cliffs Campground (Camping, 13 mi)
More hikes nearby: Hidden Pinyon Overlook (Hike, 1 mi) · Kanarra Falls (Hike, 34 mi) · Watchman Trail (Hike, 37 mi) · Emerald Pools (Hike, 38 mi)
Quick Answers
- How long is the Petrified Dunes hike?
- 1.2 miles round trip with 150 feet of elevation gain.
- How hard is Petrified Dunes?
- Easy. Kid rating: 5 out of 5.
- When should I hike Petrified Dunes?
- Best season: Oct-April.