We were surprised that there is a trail to the St. George Temple Quarry. After all, the St. George LDS Temple appears to be made of wood and it is very white. However, there are a few informational signs along this trail that explain that the rock from the quarry was used to make the basement and foundation secure. That made more sense, so we decided to try the Temple Quarry Trail near St. George.
The trail starts at a small parking lot very near the Tech Ridge Stairs. There is a nice entryway and dedication to the gentleman who worked to preserve and create this trail.
The nice thing about the Temple Quarry Trail is that is almost entirely flat. Other than a tiny section of stairs, the trail is cut perfectly level on the hillside. It is narrow, but the drops aren’t steep. The views are nice, though mostly you are overlooking new neighborhoods. There is 100% exposure to sun, so a hat, and consideration of the time of day you are hiking is essential. We recommend near sunset, as the majority of the time you’d be out of direct sunlight.
The trail is littered with black volcanic rock, and it winds around the side of a large hill. It honestly doesn’t do to much but continue around the hill for a pleasant stroll. At a little over a mile, there is a final sign on a rock stating that you have reached the Temple Quarry. There is no other indication that this is a quarry, and the trail continues a little further, sloping gently down the hill. For this reason, if you’re into destination hikes, this isn’t really for you.
We like the ease of the St. George Temple Quarry Trail. The flat, easy pace and short distance were pleasant. The entire roundtrip distance is 1.2 miles. If you were looking for information about the Temple Quarry Trail in SLC, you can read about that trail here.
