The Utah Natural Wonder Worth Driving Across The State To Explore
By Courtnie Erickson|Published July 26, 2023
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Courtnie Erickson
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From Southern Utah to the Panhandle in Idaho, Courtnie Erickson has lived in what she believes are the best (and the most beautiful!) areas in the country. She graduated with a journalism degree from Utah State University and has more than 15 years of professional writing experience. You’ll likely see her with a Dr. Pepper in her hand and a pair of running shoes on her feet. Courtnie is a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState.
Tucked away in St. George is one of my favorite parks — Pioneer Park. This 52-acre park is the ultimate outdoor playground with hiking trails, rock climbing opportunities, and the coolest views. But, also found within this unique park is one area I highly recommend you explore — the St. George Narrows. This is a narrow slot canyon in Utah that is fun and perfect for a quick adventure. This area is easy, short, and delightful to visit any time of the year. There’s no wonder it’s worth driving across the state to explore.
Pioneer Park in St. George is a fun day trip destination for the entire family. Here, you will find all types of attractions including countless rock formations to view and climb.
The narrows are not long and will quickly appear as a simple crack in the rock. If tight spaces make you nervous, this may cause your anxiety levels to rise.
If you can’t fit through the entire canyon, that’s okay. Children and small adults may have no problem navigating through the narrows but it’s much harder for most adults to explore the entire thing.
If you make it all the way through the canyon, you can either turn around and head back the same way or cross the bridge on top and make your way back to your vehicle.
Be respectful of others when visiting the St. George Narrows in southern Utah as this small slot canyon can become quite busy. Also, make sure you spend plenty of time exploring the other areas of Pioneer Park — you won’t regret it.
For more information on Pioneer Park in southern Utah, visit the City of St. George’s official website.
Have you ever explored Pioneer Park and the St. George Narrows? Let us know in the comments! And make sure to stop by REI for all of your outdoor gear from hiking equipment to picnicking items.
