Easy–Moderate · Half-day
Snow Canyon State Park
Petrified Dunes, lava tubes, and Jenny's Canyon slot. The recovery day from Zion crowds.
Family & Easy Wins
Jenny's Canyon (Snow Canyon)
A 15-minute walk into a kid-sized slot — biggest payoff per effort in southern Utah.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 30 min
- From the lodge
- ~50 min
- Type
- Easy slot canyon
Jenny's Canyon is the smallest, most family-friendly slot canyon in southern Utah. A 0.5-mile round-trip walk inside Snow Canyon State Park leads to a kid-sized slot you can walk through in 5 minutes — towering red walls, tight curves, photogenic enough to make every kid feel like an explorer.
The trail is entirely flat, well-marked, and no scrambling required. The slot itself is short — maybe 80 feet long — but feels dramatic. Mid-morning light catches the walls; sunset is also good if you can time it.
**Pair with:** Petrified Dunes (right next door), the Snow Canyon scenic drive, or the lava tubes.
**Note:** the slot closes seasonally (typically March-July) for nesting Mexican spotted owls. Check Snow Canyon's status page before visiting.
Before you go
- Seasonal closure March-July for owl nesting — confirm before going
- Flash flood risk during monsoon — check forecast
- Limited shade — bring water
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Ready for your jenny's canyon (snow canyon) day?
Book your cabin and discover the area at your own pace. The trails start at the door.