Dog-Friendly Trails in St. George

Dog-Friendly Trails in St. George

Do you love hiking, long walks, or runs with your canine companion? Southern Utah has many activities and breathtaking sceneries to offer, especially on the trails in St. George! Read on to discover some dog-friendly trails to adventure with Fido.

Aspiration Trail

  • Moderate difficulty
  • 1.4-mile round trip
  •  Path scattered with colorful, painted rocks to motivate hikers

Beck Hill Trail 

  • Moderate difficulty
  • 5.1-mile round trip
  • Scenic rock-lined trail with wildlife present

Chuckwalla Trail

  • Easy difficulty
  • 1.9-mile round trip
  • Connects to Buck Hill Trail
  • Natural rock formations

Enepitsi (Ghost) Trail 

  • Easy difficulty
  • 1.2-mile round trip
  • Leads to the Santa Clara River bottoms with petroglyphs on the sides of cliff faces

Hellhole Canyon

  • Moderate difficulty
  • 3.2-mile round trip
  • Follow the trail to a scenic waterfall

Pickleball Trail 

  • Easy difficulty
  • 3.5-mile round trip
  • Trailheads lead to pickleball courts with red rocks scaping the area

Santa Clara River Walkway

  • Easy difficulty
  • 4.2-mile round trip
  •  Hike through the forest alongside the Santa Clara River with paved paths

Zen Trail

  • Moderate difficult
  • 5.8-mile round trip
  • Scenic rock formations including the Hippopotamus Caves

It’s important to remember to pack essentials when hiking, check for bugs like ticks afterward, and let your pooch rest! You should also take precautions in changing seasons such as applying sunscreen, paw balm, or getting boots for your furry friend. St. George’s trails are beautiful spots to take your canine and bond while enjoying nature!