Second Left Hand Canyon

5/5 (14 reviews)
Second Left Hand Canyon is located within the iconic Cedar Breaks region of Dixie National Forest. This easy but memorable trail travels up through a vibrant landscape with red sandstone hoodoos and limestone cliffs. You'll wind your way up through a canyon above 10,000 feet before reaching the summ... Read More
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Highlights of Second Left Hand Canyon

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Forest Category Icon Forest
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Highest Elevation
10526 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
05/01 - 11/30
Best Direction
South
Official Trail Name
Second Left Hand Canyon, 048
Nearest Town
Parowan
Nearest Services
Parowan
Management Agency
Dixie National Forest
District
Cedar City Ranger District

Overview

Second Left Hand Canyon is located within the iconic Cedar Breaks region of Dixie National Forest. This easy but memorable trail travels up through a vibrant landscape with red sandstone hoodoos and limestone cliffs. You'll wind your way up through a canyon above 10,000 feet before reaching the summit at Sidney Valley Overlook. If you're looking to get away for a long weekend where the nights are cool and the trails are in the forest, then this region of Dixie NF has an abundance of trails to explore and plenty of other family activities in the area. There are lakes for fishing, caves for exploring and an awesome hike to Cascade Falls. This area is sure to have everything needed to keep a family busy for a week.

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62 Trail Photos
3 Trail Concerns
14 Community Reviews
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