About Short Creek Trail
Recommended Users: Hikers. 2.7 miles in length. Difficulty: Moderate. From Squirrel Canyon Trailhead, follows sand trail along Short Creek, continues past the Squirrel Canyon trail turn off.
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Short Creek Trail
Hildale, Utah · Washington County · Facility
Recommended Users: Hikers. 2.7 miles in length. Difficulty: Moderate. From Squirrel Canyon Trailhead, follows sand trail along Short Creek, continues past the Squirrel Canyon trail turn off.
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Weather at Short Creek Trail
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
58°/38°
🌬 14mph
↑ 6:58 AM ↓ 5:32 PM
Wed
Clear
54°/39°
💧 1%🌬 12mph
↑ 6:59 AM ↓ 5:31 PM
Thu
Overcast
56°/38°
🌬 10mph
↑ 7:00 AM ↓ 5:30 PM
Fri
Clear
57°/43°
🌬 5mph
↑ 7:01 AM ↓ 5:29 PM
Sat
Clear
59°/42°
🌬 5mph
↑ 7:02 AM ↓ 5:28 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
Take I-15 N. Take exit 16 for state Hwy 9 toward Hurricane/Zion National Park. Keep right at the fork and merge onto State Hwy 9 E/W State St. Turn Left at the 1st cross street onto UT-59 S/E 100 S. Continue to follow Ut-59 S. Continue. Continue on Utah Ave. Drive to Water Canyon Rd. Follow dirt road to Parking area.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Short Creek Trail
Heading to Short Creek 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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