Trail guide · Ivins / St. George, Washington County

Snow Canyon State Park area

Paved and park-designated bike routes among red Navajo sandstone and lava flows.

Verify before you ride. E-bike rules differ by land manager and even by trail, and they change. Everything here was read from public pages on Oct 31, 2026 (America/Denver). We are not a land manager, and nothing on this site is legal advice. Check the agency and trailhead signs; when a source is missing we say "unverified."
Before you roll

Allowed E-bikes allowed in the park, speed limits apply; bicycles limited to specific routes.
Call the park or read the FAQ again before riding; follow seasonally posted signs.

LocationSnow Canyon State Park: red Navajo sandstone and ancient lava flows; elevation 3,100 to 4,100 ft.[1]
Managing agencyUtah State Parks (Snow Canyon State Park). Surrounding land includes Red Cliffs Desert Reserve.[1][2]
E-bike statusAllowed E-bikes allowed in the park, speed limits apply; bicycles limited to specific routes.
  • Snow Canyon State Park FAQ: "Are e-bikes allowed? YES. All posted speed limits apply." Bikes may use Snow Canyon Drive, the paved Whiptail trail and West Canyon in the main canyon; in Paradise Canyon all trails except the interior part of the Gila trail. Bikes are not allowed on the Johnson Canyon trail.[1]
  • Red Cliffs Desert Reserve: bicycles are restricted to designated trails; "Unless otherwise posted, class 1 e-bikes are allowed. Within Snow Canyon State Park, bicycles must stay on paved trails or roads."[2]
  • Utah Outdoor Recreation: policies vary by state park, but many Utah State Parks allow Class 1 eMTBs on trails where traditional bikes are permitted.[3]
E-bike classesThe park FAQ does not name a class. Class 1 is the safest assumption; confirm Class 2/3 with the park.
DifficultyDifficulty not stated by the park for bike routes. The park says Snow Canyon Drive and the Whiptail trail are paved.[1]
SeasonPark page advises winter visitors on dehydration and sun; Johnson Canyon is closed to everyone but ranger-led hikes March 15 to September 14. Summer heat: see park page for hours and conditions.[1]
TrailheadPark entrance and trailheads: see the park page. Bicycle rentals are NOT available inside the park; multiple rental companies operate in St. George and Ivins.[1]
MoreA 38-unit campground is open year-round; reservations recommended in peak season.[1]

We have not ridden or surveyed this trail for this page. Facts come from the numbered sources; official sources are labeled "official," and local business/blog sources are labeled secondary. Last checked Oct 31, 2026.

E-bike rules by land manager Trail finder

Sources

  1. official · Utah State Parks: Snow Canyon State Park · checked Oct 31, 2026
  2. official · Red Cliffs Desert Reserve: Recreation Opportunities · checked Oct 31, 2026
  3. official · Utah Outdoor Recreation: Electric Mountain Bikes in Utah · checked Oct 31, 2026