Utah · Hiking · Near Hurricane

Mustang Pass

1.9 mi
round trip
275 ft
climb
3,524 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Feb–May, Oct–Nov
best months

Mustang Pass is an easy out-and-back hike on state trust lands in southern Utah, about 1.9 miles long with a total elevation gain of 275 feet. The route starts at a low point of 3,240 feet and climbs to a high of 3,524 feet, making it a short, gentle walk that fits easily into a day of exploring the area. The pass lies within the State Trust Lands North St. George Block, managed by the State Land Board. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in St. George show April highs around 75°F and October highs near 79°F, while July averages about 102°F and winter lows dip to around 28°F. Several other trails sit close by. Mustang Pass Trail is about 0.6 miles away, Ice House Trail about 0.7 miles, and Mill Creek about 0.8 miles. For an overnight stay, Red Cliffs Campground is roughly 7.7 miles away.

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  • Sleep close

    Southern Utah RV Resort

    Campground

    Campground · 3.0 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Culver's

    Fast food

    On your way back · 3 mi · Open after 6

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  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Oct–Nov

    Best time to visit Mustang Pass

    Best months: February–May and October–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

      54° / 28°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      59° / 32°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      68° / 39°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      75° / 46°

      3 wet

    5. May

      85° / 55°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      96° / 64°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      102° / 72°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      100° / 70°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      92° / 61°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      79° / 47°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      64° / 35°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      53° / 28°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at St George, UT, 5.7 mi away at 2,857 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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