Choosing a school was a big decision. You considered all the school had to offer you in your education. But don’t just study and stay in your student apartment. Get out and find what the community has to offer you too. If you are new to St. George explore these fun outdoor activities. You won’t want to miss the beautiful red cliffs, nature trails, hikes and natural beauty of the amazing backyard of Utah Tech University. Here are 5 can’t miss opportunities that all students will enjoy.
This is a must see destination. It is literally minutes from the campus of Utah Tech University. It’s close, it’s free and it’s beautiful. You can climb to the top and look over the city. This is especially beautiful at sunrise or sunset. What’s more it’s not so hot at those times of day. There is an old pioneer cabin called Boy Scout Cave. There are numerous trails to follow. You can climb on rocks and hike through narrow canyons. There is also a small arch nearby too. Picnic facilities and bathrooms are available.
Located just 15 minutes from St. George this beautiful State Park offers lots of fun activities. There are fascinating lava tubes to explore, sand dunes to play in, hiking trails everywhere. You can bike, go horseback riding, rock climbing, camp and explore. Some of the most loved trails in the area are located in Snow Canyon State Park. Johnson’s Canyon, Whiptail Trail, Petrified Dunes Trail and Lava Flow Overlook Trail are just a few. Don’t forget to dress for the weather and always take plenty of water.
LIttle Black Mountain Petroglyph Trail
Located just about 14 miles from St. George. This easy 1 mile trail takes you to a sandstone boulders covered with interesting ancient petroglyphs. Get out of town to see this interesting site.
A little farther away but worth the trip. This is a popular swimming and tubing area on the Virgin River. There is about a 1 mile stretch of river with sandy beaches, tubing rapids and even some jump off rocks. Be sure to check the water depth and river conditions before jumping in. A popular local place to cool down from the warm southern Utah weather.
There are lots of trail to choose from in the St George area. According to Utah.com here are some of the best known trails according to difficulty.
Easy
Gooseberry Mesa
Snow Canyon Paved Loop
Bearclaw Poppy
Moderate
Anasazi Trail
Sidewinder
Barrel Roll
Prospector
J.E.M. Trail
Difficult
Green Valley
Suicidal Tendencies
Zen Trail
In summary, as a college student at Utah Tech University life can be very busy. But don’t miss out on exploring some of the great locations around the St. George area. Most are close . Take a little time to relax and enjoy nature. It will help you recharge and you’ll find you can focus better on your studies. And after a day exploring, enjoy relaxing at the beautiful pool at Dixie Cove Apartments. Don’t just sit in your student apartment all day. Get out there and explore!
