Padre Canyon, Desert canyon in Snow Canyon State Park, Utah, United States.
The three-sided canyon carved from red Navajo Sandstone features vertical cliffs rising to 4,000 feet and contains diverse geological formations including arches and pillars.
The canyon area holds evidence of human presence since 500 BC, with Ancestral Puebloans inhabiting the region from 200 to 1250 AD for hunting activities.
The Tuacahn Amphitheatre and Center for the Arts, established in 1993 at the canyon mouth, presents outdoor performances against the natural rock backdrop.
The 3.1-mile trail begins at the parking lot near Tuacahn Drive and crosses multiple dry washes before ascending to a saddle with an elevation gain of 279 feet.
The protected area encompasses three distinct ecosystems: the Mojave Desert, Colorado Plateau, and Great Basin, supporting species like the Gila monster and desert tortoise.
Location: Ivins
Operator: Snow Canyon State Park
GPS coordinates: 37.18411,-113.65556
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:49
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