Jenny’s Canyon: The Easiest Slot Canyon Hike in Utah

There is something magical about slot canyons. The sheer scale and beauty are awe-inspiring. They are also so much fun to explore, even for our kids that generally grumble when we announce that we’re going on a hike. What we loved about visiting Jenny’s Canyon is that it is so easily accessible and absolutely stunning!

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Hiking Jenny’s Canyon

Table of Contents

• How to get to Jenny’s Canyon
• Hiking Jenny’s Canyon Trail
• Things to note

How to get to Jenny’s Canyon

Jenny’s Canyon is located within Snow Canyon State Park about 20 minutes north of St George, Utah.

To get there, you’ll head north on Bluff Street from St George. Take the Red Hills Pkwy/Snow Canyon Pkwy exit and turn left onto Snow Canyon Parkway.

Continue for 3.2 miles until you come to a roundabout. Proceed through the circle to stay on Snow Canyon Parkway and continue traveling for 0.7 miles.

You’ll come to a second roundabout where you’ll take the first exit onto Snow Canyon Drive that leads to the park entrance.

Jenny’s Canyon trailhead will be on your right about .6 miles after passing through the south entry station.

Keep your eye out for a parking lot and sign just off the road, we passed it our first time coming through.

*Related post: If you’re heading up north, be sure to check out our guide for 11 Fun Things to Do With Kids in Utah County This Summer!

Hiking Jenny’s Canyon Trail

From the parking lot, you’ll see a sand trail lined with rocks leading through the sagebrush.

It is an easy and short .2 mile walk to the mouth of Jenny’s canyon. We love a hike that is easy for kids and packs a big punch, this definitely fits the bill!

The slot canyon itself isn’t too deep, but there are plenty of crevices and caves to explore.

My kids had so much fun scaling the walls to see who could climb the highest and staking their claim on their own cave-dwelling.

We spent a good hour just letting them explore and get lost in their imaginations.

*For more awesome Utah slot canyons check out our guide to Kanarra Falls, Huntress Canyon, Shelf Canyon, and Peekaboo Canyon.

There were so many cool features of erosion, I was fascinated with the honeycomb-like texture on some of the walls.

We visited in the summer when the temperatures were flirting with 100 degrees. It was hot walking through the dry wash to reach the canyon, thankfully it was short, but the shaded canyon stays nice and cool.

Just before you get to the canyon, the trail splits. Continue to the left to reach the slot canyon or head to the right where you’ll find the overlook trail.

You’ll need to scramble up some rocks to reach the overlook where you can take in the view all the way out to the Snow Canyon Sand Dunes.

We decided not to do this portion of the trail due to the heat, but would love to go back next time!

And if you’re looking for more things to do in St George, check out our guide 10 Fun Things to do in St George with Kids or 4 Epic Things to do in St George this Summer!

Things to note

• Entrance to the park is $10 per vehicle with up to 8 passengers. Check the State Park website for up-to-date information.
• The park is open from 6 am-10 pm daily.
• The trail is closed annually from March 15 – June 1 due to the presence of endangered habitat.
• The dry wash may be impossible to cross if it has been raining.
• There are restrooms and water fountains located at the ranger station.
• Dogs are not allowed.
• Be sure to pack plenty of water if visiting in the summer. Even though the trail is short, the temperatures can get extremely hot.
• The trail is sandy, if you’re looking for sturdy hiking sandals for kids I would recommend the Teva Sport Sandals.

We loved visiting Jenny’s Canyon! If you’re ever in St. George, be sure to make time to visit this beautiful and easy slot canyon trail!

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