Whiptail Trail: paved Upper Galoot return
Utah · Greenway
From signed Upper Galoot public parking, walk west across Snow Canyon Drive to the paved Whiptail path. Follow the pavement south, past the Petrified Dunes spur, for up to half a mile or until the first further road crossing, barrier or uncomfortable descent; turn and climb back on the same path. Walk back across the park road to the lot.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Snow Canyon State Park · Utah
- Ride length
- Up to 1 mile return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved Whiptail shared-use trail
- Road crossings
- Designated separated shared path only. Stop at street/driveway crossings; no ordinary-road detour.
- Elevation
- HILLS/EFFORT: the state calls the path easy but describes a southbound descent, so the return climbs. Control speed and turn early; no flatness or maximum-grade promise.
- Starting location
- Upper Galoot Picnic Area public parking and Whiptail crossing, Snow Canyon Drive, Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins, UT 84738
Conservative selected distance cap; turn at half the listed return distance or earlier. Not a GPS measurement; parking walks are extra.
Secondary published Upper Galoot area coordinate. Primary state map independently matches the picnic/parking area; marker is not a surveyed driveway. The secondary page describes a different rocky hiking outing; its bike and fee fields are not transferred to Whiptail.
Trailhead
Upper Galoot Picnic Area public parking and Whiptail crossingSnow Canyon Drive, Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins, UT 84738
The state identifies Upper Galoot parking for this paved trail and requires parking in designated lots/stalls. This is a named location on Snow Canyon Drive, without a verified street number or exact driveway pin. Walk across the park road at the signed access to Whiptail; do not ride along Snow Canyon Drive as part of this outing.
Address source ↗Whiptail Trail: paved Upper Galoot return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-11-07. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
Whiptail is the paved bicycle path inside Snow Canyon, distinct from the outside Snow Canyon Parkway path. A short return gives access to the red-rock canyon without riding the traffic road.
Start and parking
Start: Upper Galoot Picnic Area public parking and Whiptail crossing, Snow Canyon Drive, Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins, UT 84738.
The state identifies Upper Galoot parking for this paved trail and requires parking in designated lots/stalls. This is a named location on Snow Canyon Drive, without a verified street number or exact driveway pin. Walk across the park road at the signed access to Whiptail; do not ride along Snow Canyon Drive as part of this outing.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 1 mile return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: From signed Upper Galoot public parking, walk west across Snow Canyon Drive to the paved Whiptail path. Follow the pavement south, past the Petrified Dunes spur, for up to half a mile or until the first further road crossing, barrier or uncomfortable descent; turn and climb back on the same path. Walk back across the park road to the lot.
The September 2026 state map visually distinguishes Whiptail from rocky hiking trails and the park road. Do not follow Petrified Dunes, Hidden Pinyon or other natural spurs. The state permits bikes on Whiptail; posted speed limits apply, and scooters and skateboards are prohibited. Carry water, watch for walkers and desert heat, and stay on designated trails.
Conservative selected distance cap; turn at half the listed return distance or earlier. Not a GPS measurement; parking walks are extra. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Paved Whiptail shared-use trail. HILLS/EFFORT: the state calls the path easy but describes a southbound descent, so the return climbs. Control speed and turn early; no flatness or maximum-grade promise.
Yield to walkers, slow for blind bends and stop at every street, driveway and parking crossing. Wet boardwalks, loose gravel, flooding, debris and ice can change suitability. Turn back rather than bypass a closure or enter motor traffic.
Hours, costs and access
Park hours 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; choose daylight. A November 14, 2026 morning event closure applies to Whiptail and Snow Canyon Drive. State day-use fees apply. Current published vehicle rates are $15 for Utah residents and $20 for nonresidents, up to eight people; pedestrian/cyclist entry is $3 per person. Confirm current terms before travel.
Reviewed November 7, 2026. Public path access and bicycle use are supported by the cited sources. No same-day condition clearance or universal e-bike class permission is claimed. Follow current signs and manager notices.
Map and Directions
The map is a published facility or corridor reference, not a surveyed parking entrance. Directions use the named public street destination above. The parking entrance and individual stalls have not been independently checked.