About Canaan Mountain Trail
Recommended Users: Hikers. Two-track. 9 miles in length. Difficulty: Strenuous.
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Canaan Mountain Trail
Hildale, Utah · Washington County · Facility
Recommended Users: Hikers. Two-track. 9 miles in length. Difficulty: Strenuous.
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37.07461, -113.02422
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Weather at Canaan Mountain Trail
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Mostly Clear
65°/42°
🌬 12mph
↑ 6:14 AM ↓ 8:45 PM
Sun
Overcast
72°/50°
🌬 10mph
↑ 6:14 AM ↓ 8:45 PM
Mon
Clear
77°/56°
🌬 17mph
↑ 6:13 AM ↓ 8:46 PM
Tue
Overcast
80°/55°
🌬 18mph
↑ 6:13 AM ↓ 8:47 PM
Wed
Partly Cloudy
83°/57°
🌬 24mph
↑ 6:13 AM ↓ 8:47 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
Contact the St. George Field Office for directions.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Canaan Mountain Trail
Heading to Canaan Mountain Trail? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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