Petrified Whales Trail
0.4 mi
Distance
8m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Petrified Whales Trail is a point-to-point trail in Iron County, Utah. It is 0.4 miles long. The surface is dirt. Per Bureau of Land Management, it is open to bikes and closed to horses. The nearest town is Cedar City, Utah, about 4 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,803 ft |
| High point | 0.3 mi | 1,808 ft |
| End | 0.4 mi | 1,802 ft |
Trail Details
- Bikes allowed
- No horses
Bike and horse access: Bureau of Land Management, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Cedar City, UT · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Iron County, UT
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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