Utah · Hiking · Near Hurricane

Cinder Cone Trail

0.8 mi
round trip
376 ft
climb
4,864 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Cinder Cone Trail is an easy out-and-back hike in Snow Canyon State Park in Utah, managed by State Park and Recreation. The trail is about 0.8 miles long, and the round trip covers roughly 1.6 miles with a total elevation gain of about 376 feet. The route starts at an elevation of about 4,471 feet and reaches a high point of about 4,864 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Veyo Powerhouse show May highs around 75°F and October highs around 71°F, while July averages about 92°F and January lows dip to about 28°F. Several other trails lie within a few miles, including Whiterocks, Alger Hollow and Lava Flow. The Santa Clara River, a canoeing spot, is about 2.3 miles away.

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    Campground · 2.9 mi from the trail
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    St. George Childrens Museum

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    Museum · 9.9 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 Cinder Cone Trail

    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, 7.6 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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