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3,800 ft
Distance
407 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:22:40
Avg time
379 ft
Altitude change
4,473 ft
Altitude min
4,863 ft
Altitude max
4,484 ft
Altitude start
4,862 ft
Altitude end
9.964%
Grade
-14.96%
Grade max
38.659%
Grade min
3,070 ft
Distance climb
444 ft
Distance down
287 ft
Distance flat
00:22:40
Avg time

Cinder Cone Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Snow Canyon State Park
    St. George, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #12880 in Hiking [+]
    • #23977 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #419 in Hiking · Utah [+]
    • #469 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

This is a really cool hike around that lightweight basalt rock and rich black volcanic gravel. The trail takes you to the top of a real cinder cone where you can walk around the edges.

Tags
Volcano
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 29, 2021 @ 9:52am
Jun 29, 2021
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cinder Cone located?
      Cinder Cone is located in Snow Canyon State Park, St. George, Utah, United States. It is part of the Snow Canyon State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.24658, -113.62808.
      ▼ How hard is Cinder Cone?
      Cinder Cone is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.964%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cinder Cone?
      Cinder Cone has 407 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,473 ft to 4,863 ft.
      ▼ Is Cinder Cone a point to point trail?
      Cinder Cone is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cinder Cone?
      Cinder Cone is 3,800 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cinder Cone?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cinder Cone. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cinder Cone? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cinder Cone are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Cinder Cone?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 26 minutes to hike Cinder Cone. The trail is 3,800 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cinder Cone?
      Cinder Cone is a very popular trail. There have been 138 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 233 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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