Main canyon · Snow Canyon trail

Red Sands

Shares its start with Hidden Pinyon, then follows a sandy wash between 400-foot cliffs to the “Three Ponds,” where rainwater collects after storms.

Last checked: Oct 2026. Facts from Utah State Parks hiking page and the Sept 2026 park brochure. Where the two sources differ, we show both.

Before you go

Deep sand beyond West Canyon Road makes it much harder in hot weather.
The park asks you to drink at least 32 oz of water per person, per hour, and to stay on designated trails.
Pay the day-use fee and check current conditions for closures.

Pack list: the day hike kit. Map: park maps. More trails: all Snow Canyon hikes.