Hiking South Utah

Hi there! I am the one who consults with you to make your adventure more like a personal custom hiking dream vacation. Talk to me. I am enthusiastic about this marvelous place called southern Utah.

 

Before becoming a hiking guide I was a mental health professional in a state agency. I decided to take my own advice and do what I really love to do. Now my appointments are with rocks, lizards, endorphin rushes, and sunshine.  I have logged more hours on Washington County trails than I can count, getting to know a large variety of unique and marvelous places. Come with me to find a memory that will not easily dissolve.

 

 

St. George, Utah – Monthly Climate Averages
	Year’s Avg	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	78.0	53.5	60.3	68.1	77.1	86.2	95.9	102.0	99.8	93.2	80.5	64.8	54.3
Low °F	45.9	27.1	31.7	37.5	44.2	52.4	60.3	67.8	66.4	57.1	45.0	33.2	27.4
Avg °F	62.0	40.3	44.0	52.8	61.0	69.3	78.1	84.9	83.1	75.2	62.8	49.0	40.9
Rainfall	8.14	1.10	1.00	1.00	0.48	0.40	0.20	0.56	0.68	0.59	0.62	0.70	0.82

 

The temperature varies from an average low in January of 27.1 degrees Fahrenheit to 102 degrees in July. St. George is 2,880 feet above sea level and the peaks of Pine Valley Mountain nearby reach over 10,000 feet.

 

 

St. George is located within the northern extension of the Mojave Desert. The desert climate contributes to generally clear skies, relatively mild winters and hot summers. The population in 2008 was estimated at 72,000 people. Residents and visitors enjoy over 300 days of sunshine per year.

St. George is 120 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada and 300 miles south of Salt Lake City, Utah. There is easy access to Zion National Park, 42 miles, Bryce Canyon National Park, 133 miles, and Grand Canyon National Park, 290 miles, as well as many other lesser known parks and recreational areas. Please ask for more sightseeing ideas when booking your hiking vacation.

The area is accessed by Interstate Highway 15 from either Las Vegas or Salt Lake City. St. George has its own airport served by Skywest Airlines. Airport shuttles also run from Las Vegas and Salt Lake City.