What to See and Do
Hiking and Biking
Hog Springs Trail
Hog Springs Trail is located in the heart of Hog Springs State Park and is approximately three miles long. The trail is considered to be moderately difficult with a few areas that are more challenging, but overall, it is a great place to hike, bike, or even run. The scenery along the Hog Springs Trail is simply stunning. The trail leads you to a magnificent waterfall and natural pool.
Length: 2.92 Miles
Intensity: Moderate
Fishing and Boating
Hog Springs Recreational Area is a skip and a hop away from Glen Canyon Recreational Area, where there are boating and fishing activities available. Some of these activities include fishing for trout, bass, and catfish in Dirty Devil River, boating on Glen Lake, and canoeing or kayaking down the river.
Climbing
Rock climbing can be done at Big Water Boulders and Big Ben Boudering Area, which are a couple of hours northeast of the Hog Springs Recreational Aera. Big Water Boulders offers a scenic view, but the climbing is rated as challenging. Big Bend Bouldering Area is an area located alongside route 128 and offers easy access to a variety of boulders for climbers of all ages and climbing experiences. Utah offers a variety of rock climbing locations; however, most are several hours away from the Hog Springs Recreational Area.
Wildlife Viewing
Opportunities to view wildlife are plentiful if you take the trail that starts just between the two picnic pavilions located in the main area of Hog Springs Recreational Area. You can see wildlife such as deer, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, pronghorn, coyotes, bobcats, cougars, and bears. Due to the weather, many of these animals only appear around night.
Picnicking
Hog Springs Recreation Area is a picnic area. The area has picnic tables that are covered by pavillions and offer wonderful views of the Henry Mountains. The area is located right across the way from Glen Canyon Recreation Area. Its convenience to all of the camping and outdoor activities this area offers makes Hog Springs Recreation Area a great spot to take an afternoon picnic.