This is one of my favorite hikes in Snow Canyon because of the views on top of the dunes. You can also combine this trail with nearby Lava Tubes, making it a little longer with more scenic things to see!

STATISTICS AT-A-GLANCE

• HIKE NAME: Petrified Dunes

• DISTANCE: 1.2 miles RT+, we combined with the lava tubes

• ELEVATION GAIN: 250 feet+

• RESTROOMS: Yes, Vault Toilets

• DOG FRIENDLY: Yes, on a leash

• PERMIT: No

• FEE: YES // Snow Canyon State Park. See Below.

• VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS: 2wd, paved highway to pull-off

• TRAILHEAD COORDINATES: 37.216006, -113.643787 (Butterfly TH)

The entrance fees for Snow Canyon State Park in Utah are: 

• Utah residents: $10 per vehicle for up to eight people, $5 for seniors 65 and older with a UT driver's license, and $5 for pedestrians and cyclists for up to four people 

• Non-residents: $15 per vehicle for up to eight people, $5 for pedestrians and cyclists for up to four people, and $4 per person for commercial use or vehicles with nine or more people