You can use your national park pass to avoid the fee here. You just have to display it on your dash. Maps took us like 2 miles north, then back track to the tunnel to get in. Not sure if that was the best way or not. The parking lot is not huge, and you can't park in the designated camping area spots. There are plenty of picnic tables, probably more than parking spaces. There are at least 20 tables there. There are a few trails to choose from. Very close the parking and campsites is a short 1/4 hike (or shorter) to the dinosaur prints. There is a hike in the other direction to the mini waterfall and pond. Probably about a mile or a little over a mile (1direction). We also found an old almost petrified bristlecone tree (that was neat). We got lucky with the weather for Dec, it was probably about 60 degrees and very nice. I saw that in the summer it can be over 110 so I am glad that we got the nice weather. The red /orange scenery is spectacular and representative of the area, like it is at zion, bryce, snow canyon, pioneer park, etc. We enjoyed a picnic lunch there, and we had a blue bird, a scrub jay, come join us and beg for food. Check out my photos. read more

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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ DO NOT FOLLOW THE YELP DIRECTIONAL MAP TO GET HERE! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ To reach the Red Reef trailhead, take Exit 23 off Interstate 15 S and head east on Red Cliffs Campground Road. The trailhead is located at the campground, which is about 5 miles down the paved road. GPS Coordinates: 37.224794, -113.406300 It is $5 to park your car here in the parking lot, follow directions to the trail. It is a beautiful and easy hike - until the very end. it meanders along a path - then at the end you need to climb some pretty big rocks to see the payoff of the beautiful canyon. We loved this hike. (but were thrown off by the Yelp directions that sent us in an alternate direction. read more

Red Reef Trail - Actual Map - do NOT follow the Yelp directional map - Hiking Near Me

fun and easy hike. we didn't know that there's occasionally a rope to help climb the rock wall. that rope wasn't there but we were still able to continue on and explore the area. if you plan on going through the clay, bring some extra shoes! read more

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Beautiful trail starts at Red Cliffs Campground where you need to have $5 in cash to put in an envelope for day parking. Spots are usually full on the weekends so arrive early or come on a weekday. Trail is a beautiful hike but most people don't get past a mile in where you need to climb on a cliff side with a rope to help and a deep pool to slip into. Great for kids for the first mile, experienced canyoneers can progress further. Very short trail from Red Cliffs campground leads to a sign for the dinosaur footprints. Information signs discuss the footprint information. Great to take kids and only a 4 minute hike. read more

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A much worth it $5 donation, to enjoy multiple trails, each with their unique ambiance. We were intrigued by the Red Cliffs trail system, when I saw trailhead signs for 'dino walks!' trails in which you can see rocks embedded with dino footprints...while hiking they were just as cool as I expected them to be, then the added bonus was the gorgeous Red Cliffs surrounding everything. We completed every side trail within the area, enjoying the variety between the rock mountains, woodland tree areas, creek beds (wish we had time to stop & jump in the pools with the families enjoying their swims), iconic smooth stones, dino tracks, and narrow style caverns. Overall, very much worth checking out-easy to spend a few hours+ exploring- all the hikes I would consider easy to moderate, nothing strenuous. read more

One of our favorites of the trip. The kids loved climbing the rocks. Some shade throughout which our dog appreciated. Huge cave you can climb up into and have a snack break or just enjoy the beautiful view - really seems otherworldly. Kids (8&9) and husband did the rope area while I waited by the little natural pools with the dog. I was against it at first, but didn't seem as bad when we got there as it is in pictures and they handled it beautifully. That said, they did get a little spooked at the higher point of the crossing. read more

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In A Nutshell: -The Red Reef Trail in the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area is a local secret. -If you want a fun, easy & short hike that encapsulates a lot of what the great state of Utah offers, then this is the trail to do. -You'll see red rock mountains, trees, a creek bed (with or without water) & the iconic smooth sand stones. -The hike is very short probably around 2 miles round trip. -There are some unique challenges like crossing over using a rope while ensuring your footing is along carved out rock, in addition to some light scrambling. -It wasn't crowded at all when I did it, I saw about 10 people total. Overall, this is a very cool hike, worth checking out. read more

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Easy to moderate trail. I say moderate because there were some steep moments that our littles struggled with (4 year olds). But still a great family trail. The end, however, I would not trust kids to climb unless there is water for them to fall in and swim. The rocks were already slippery without water on them. Imagine how slippery they'd be with water. We went the first of June and it was practically bone dry: no waterfall and little mirky water. Kids basically played with the tadpoles. read more

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Beautiful hike between red majestic walls. The hike is easy until you get to a rock climb that you must scale in order to get further into the canyon. There's a rope to help pull you along. Even if you choose not to go farther it's worth your time. It's very beautiful with the water cutting through the walls. read more

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Nice hike. My 10 yr old was disappointed that there wasn't any water to hike through. She did like seeing cactus up close and climbing rocks. We went around 6:30 am and it was nice and cool. read more

Beautiful trails that are well maintained. Perfect place for a stroll if you have kiddos.