Canaan Mountain Area of Critical Environmental Concern (St George Field Office RMP Amendment) · Open Access
6,429 ft
Elevation
We cannot watch this one yet. It is not reservable through recreation.gov. Nothing here will alert you — browse what we do watch.
Recommended Users: Hikers. Route. 3.2 miles in Length. Difficulty: Moderate. The start of this hike travels along a sandy trail through brush as you get closer to the start of the canyon you will encounter a small stream of water that runs through the canyon. the trail follows along the river and up to the top of the canyon. You will encounter hoodoos, pinnacles, small ravines, domes and waterfalls.
Getting there
Take I-15 N. Take exit 16 for state Hwy 9 toward Hurricane/Zion National Park. Keep right at the fork and merge onto State Hwy 9 E/W State St. Turn Left at the 1st cross street onto UT-59 S/E 100 S. Continue to follow Ut-59 S. Continue. Continue on Utah Ave. Drive to Water Canyon Rd. Follow dirt road to Parking area.
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Water Canyon Arch Trail
Can you reserve a site at Water Canyon Arch Trail?
No. Water Canyon Arch Trail is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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