Red Cliffs National Conservation Area — Attraction in Four Corners States

What an amazing place for a day hike or many day hikes and stay and camp at the campground. My Dad grew up in this area and that's why we made the trek from St George. As you head out on the main trail out of the campground you eventually come to the "Indian steps". The park service has done a little maintenance here and installed a rope to aid the less able bodied. But it is so amazing to climb steps that were cut into the rocks hundreds of years ago by Native Americans whom dwelled in this area. There is a trail to see ruins as well. Also there is a restored early pioneer home at as you enter the park. The campground is fantastic. Has gazebos and will accommodate everythimg from tents to even large motorhomes. You can stay for a night or a week to experience all that this relatively unknown area has to offer. If you are planning on staying over a holiday it's a great idea to reserve a spot. Also, to go on the hikes you will need sneakers no sandels or flip-flops. The sand is deep. And there are several areas where climbing is necessary. The campground has water and toilets. But everything else you will need to bring. This is an amazing place to see. To walk in the places that were used in ancient times. Close to the town of Leeds and not to far from St George. Make sure you take plenty of water with you on the trail and you have to watch for flash floods in narrow canyons if it's raining. I have been here many time over the years. And it is always suprising how beautiful this is. And it's relatively unknown. So you can enjoy your time. The hike is great for kids. My 5 YO needed help across the Indian steps and a few of the larger rocks. This is a must see if you have some time in...

Still the same! Quiet and peaceful. the beauty is breathtaking and unlike anywhere in the world. I am glad there is great access for hiking, biking, horse back riding and site seeing. there are so many access points that include the pioneer park, brooks park, red hills parkway, Middleton, green springs, exit 13, cottonwood in hurricane and many more. this truly is a great place for a hike or run. If you are vigilant you will find several animals including the desert tortoise, diamond back rattle snake, great basin rattle snake, cotton tail rabbit, great western lizard and even an occasional Gila monster has bee sited. The terrain varies from sand, sandstone, lava rock and hard pack dirt. I have seen Brigham tea, creosote, sage, mesquite , barrel cactus, cholla, cactus, prickly pear cactus, yuca cactus, and Joshua trees, all of which are everywhere to be seen. I recommend you stop in Pioneer park to hike the Narrows (fat man squeeze), and the Dixie sugar loaf which are both main stays of the area. other fun hikes are the Owens loop and city creek. if you want to just mess around there are many things to see and do there. chuckwalla is also a good hike or mountain bike. this area also includes rock climbing and repelling on sandstone. It varies from easy to moderate for all activities. There are restroom (vault style) at this location. I you are adventurous the las Hike I recommend is the Temple quarry hike to see where they mined large rock to make the foundation of the LDS temple that sits in the middle of St. George. It is a couple mile hike round trip but overall pretty easy to hike for ...

A small, but beautiful and understated park. The rock formations are fascinating and although the river was dry it was expected as it was the hottest point of summer. Don't be like some people we saw hiking in to the main trail with swimsuits and bad footwear expecting water from the river and waterfall at this time of the year. You'll look ridiculous and like you planned poorly. During this time the riverbed is dry and nothing but sand with the exception of small pools of stagnant green water in the two areas of the trail where waterfalls occur during higher water levels. Exercising some common sense this is still a gorgeous place to visit, the best time is late afternoon early evening when the sun is low and it wont be so hot and not many people. The rocks were red and interesting and the trail pretty easy. There are huge ant piles in the sand and road everywhere so plan accordingly with good shoes so you won't be bit....