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Alger Hollow

1.7 mi
round trip
226 ft
climb
4,976 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Alger Hollow is an easy out-and-back hike on Bureau of Land Management land in the St. George Field Office of southern Utah. The route is about 3.4 miles long, with a low point of roughly 4,737 feet and a high of about 4,976 feet, and it gains about 226 feet of elevation. The hike is well suited to a short outing, and the low elevation change makes it a straightforward walk. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Veyo Powerhouse weather station show May highs around 75°F and October highs around 71°F, while July averages near 92°F. The closest neighbors are Dirt Robber Trail and Fazed Out Trail, both about 1.2 miles away, and Alger Hollow Trail at about 1.5 miles. For a longer stay, Baker Dam Campground lies about 9.8 miles away.

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    Campground · 3.7 mi from the trail
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    St. George Childrens Museum

    Museum

    Museum · 9.4 mi from Hurricane

    Children's museum in Utah, USA

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  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Alger Hollow

    Best months: March–May and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      48° / 28°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      52° / 31°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      59° / 36°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      65° / 41°

      4 wet

    5. May

      75° / 49°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      87° / 57°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      92° / 64°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      90° / 63°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      83° / 56°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      71° / 45°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      58° / 34°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      47° / 28°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Veyo Powerhouse, UT, 8.7 mi away at 4,600 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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