Settlers Point Luxury RV Resort
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Utah · Hiking · Near Hurricane
Prospector
- 3.1 mi
- round trip
- 182 ft
- climb
- 3,356 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Feb–May, Oct–Nov
- best months
Prospector is a moderate hike on State Trust Lands North St. George Block in southern Utah, managed by the State Land Board. The route is an out-and-back of about 6.2 miles, with a one-way climb of 182 feet from a low point of 3,195 feet to a high of 3,356 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby La Verkin weather station show April highs around 73°F and October highs around 76°F, while July averages near 98°F. Church Rocks Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and Coral Canyon and Highland Trail are both within half a mile. For an overnight stay, Red Cliffs Campground is about 5.3 miles off.
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Best time to go · Feb–May, Oct–Nov
Best time to visit Prospector
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.
Jan
52° / 29°
6 wet
Feb
57° / 33°
6 wet
Mar
66° / 40°
6 wet
Apr
73° / 44°
4 wet
May
83° / 52°
4 wet
Jun
93° / 61°
2 wet
Jul
98° / 68°
3 wet
Aug
96° / 67°
5 wet
Sep
89° / 59°
4 wet
Oct
76° / 47°
4 wet
Nov
62° / 35°
4 wet
Dec
51° / 28°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at La Verkin, UT, 11.1 mi away at 3,194 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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