Scramble the Petrified Dunes at Snow Canyon

Itinerary tips

• 1Plan for 1.5 to 2 hours to fully explore the dunes, as there is no fixed trail once you begin scrambling the rock formations.
• 2Wear shoes with high-traction rubber soles, such as approach shoes or hiking boots, to safely grip the steep sandstone inclines.
• 3Park at the Upper Galoot picnic area for the most direct access to the largest concentration of navigable mounds.
• 4Bring at least one liter of water per person, even in winter, as the black lava rock and red sand intensify the desert heat.
• 5Carry a wide-angle lens for photography to capture the expansive patterns of the 'cross-bedding' textures in the stone.
• 6Pay the $10-$15 state park entry fee at the southern gate station before heading north toward the dunes.