DIRECTORS: Ira McArthur and Jim McArthur

COVID19 POLICY: Please refer to our COVID19 policy by clicking here

SCHEDULE:    8:45 am - 12:00 pm, Daily   

VENUE:
Meet south of Dixie Center at Crosby Family Confluence Park, South of bridge by park restrooms, 1850 South Convention Center Dr., St. George

DIVISIONS:
None

SPORT FEE:
$10 Per Event Per Person. You must be registered as a participant or official fan to participate.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 
Early Bird Deadline (Save $10) – August 1
Final Registration Deadline – September 1

REGISTRATION RULES: 
• Walking Tours are considered "social" events and are open to all Athletes and Official Fans. Sport fees apply.   I.D. Badge required to walk.
• Participants may register for any or all Walks and bring their I.D. Badge to start of walk to check in Daily.

FORMAT/RULES:
• All Walks / Hikes are leisurely.
• Transportation, snacks and water will be provided.
• Ending time listed above is approximate.
• All Walks, except the Historic Walks (Wednesdays) are on dirt trails - hiking boots or comfortable walking shoes are recommended. No sandals!
• Distances listed below are approximate.
• Difficulty of trails is rated below.
• Participants must present their Huntsman World Senior Games ID Badge at the check-in area (Crosby Family Confluence Park) between 8:30 am and 8:45 am prior to each Walk. Buses will transport participants to the venues and will leave promptly at 8:55 am.

VENUES: (Meet at Confluence Park, south of Dixie Center, check in before 8:45 am, depart at 8:55 am)

Monday, Oct. 9 – Yellow Knolls (Moderate)
This is a great hike to see Southern Utah's Red Rocks! Enjoy picturesque views as we wind through a valley with beautiful sandstone formations. View slickrock and expansive checkerboard faces similar to those found in Zion National park. Low land desert landscape and sandy trails along the way. A lot of walking in sand, but worth every step. If you  struggle with balance, please bring walking sticks on this one.
• 4 miles roundtrip approx.
• Moderate to difficult due to walking in sand
• 3 ½ hours approx.
• Walking along a dirt road and very sandy trails at times.

Tuesday, Oct. 10 – Temple Quarry Trail (Easy)
Enjoy a short fun trail next to St. George’s oldest golf course.  See where they quarried sandstone rock for the many historic buildings in early St. George (Old Courthouse, Tabernacle, Temple, Cotton Mill and more).  This short .6 mile round trip only takes about 45 min but allows you to see how the early pioneers quarried the rock.
• 3 ½ miles round trip.
• Easy
• All dirt walking
• 3 - 3 ½ hours approx.

Wednesday, Oct. 11 - Historic St. George Live City Walk (Easy)
Visit with some of the old pioneers as you see the historical buildings in down town St. George.  Meet Brigham Young, Jacob Hamlin and more!  We will first travel to Santa Clara to take a brief tour of Jacob Hamblin’s home and then drive over to the St. George historical district.  We will see the Tabernacle, Court house, Opera house, and Brigham Young’s winter home!
• 2 miles roundtrip approx.
• Easy (some stairs in the historic sites)
• All Paved Walking
• 3 – 3 ½ hours approx.
• Places to sit in the buildings while we listen

Thursday, Oct. 12 – Anasazi Ridge Petroglyphs (Moderate)
Travel 45 min north of St. George to beautiful Pine Valley Mountain.  Elevation approx. 6,000 feet. Enjoy a leisurely walk around the Pine Valley reservoir and day use area and a stop by the historic Pine Valley chapel.   Bring a jacket and your camera!
• 3 ½ miles roundtrip approx.
• Moderate, climb involved and some rugged portions.
• 3 ½ - 4 hours approx.
• Unpaved gravel / dirt walking surface, rocks at times.

Monday, Oct. 16 – Virgin River Trail - Old Bridge (Easy)
Enjoy a leisure walk up a small portion of the Virgin River Trail system to see the remnants of the old bridge that was washed away. The Trail follows north along the Virgin River from the Confluence trail head to the river road bridge. 
• 4 miles approx. roundtrip
• Easy
• 2 hours approx.
• All Paved Walking   

Tuesday, Oct. 17 - Snow Canyon State Park, Lava Flow Overlook (Moderate)
The locals call it "the Lava Tubes" but we will only be enjoying the overlook trail and seeing the entrace to the "tubes". A moderate trail that will take us past three lava tube or cave entrances. Enjoy beautifu views of Snow Canyon State park, lowland plants and possible wildlife sightings. past the lava flow entrance, we will enjoy the overlook viewpoint. Sandy portions of the trail.
• 2 ½ Miles round trip
• Moderate
• 3-3 ½ hours approx.
• Uneven walking terrain
• Sandy portions of the trail

Thursday, Oct. 19 - Historic St. George Live City Walk (Easy)
Visit with some of the old pioneers as you see the historical buildings in down town St. George.  Meet Brigham Young, Jacob Hamlin and more!  We will first travel to Santa Clara to take a brief tour of Jacob Hamblin’s home and then drive over to the St. George historical district.  We will see the Tabernacle, Court house, Opera house, and Brigham Young’s winter home!
• 2 miles roundtrip approx.
• Easy (some stairs)
• All Paved Walking
• 3 – 3 ½ hours approx.
• Places to sit in the buildings while we listen

Friday, Oct. 20 – Chuckwalla Trail off Highway 18 (Easy to Moderate)
Enjoy the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve by walking a portion of the Chuckwalla trail system. See beautiful red rock formations, scenic vistas, and slick rock sandstone. Possible wildlife sightings of lizards, hawks, roadrunners and others.
• 4-4½ miles roundtrip approx.
• Easy to moderate 
• 4 – 4 ½ hours approx.
• Uneven walking terrain
• Sandy portions of the trail.

MEDALS:
• This is not a competitive event - medals will not be awarded.
• Participants completing three (3) Walks / Hikes or more will receive a commemorative T-Shirt.