Yant Flat (Candy Cliffs)
Yant Flat
A striking formation of red and white banded Navajo sandstone whose colors look like melted candy, often called St. George’s answer to The Wave.
Yant Flat lies within Dixie National Forest, on the southern slope of the Pine Valley Mountains about 30 kilometers northeast of St. George. The classic trail is roughly 3 to 4 kilometers round trip. After passing through pine forest, you reach an open sandstone slope with banded layers in red, orange, white, and pink, and swirling patterns in the rock. Known as the “Candy Cliffs,” it is a popular alternative to The Wave for those who do not want to enter the lottery for a permit. Getting there requires a dirt and gravel road of about 10 kilometers. In dry conditions, a regular sedan can drive slowly along it, but after rain the mud requires a high-clearance vehicle. There are no fees and no facilities, so bring your own water and pay attention to navigation. The light is best in the late afternoon.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Red Cliffs National Conservation Area (Red Reef Trail)
- Quail Creek State Park
- St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm
- Sand Hollow State Park
- Red Hills Desert Garden
- Pioneer Park & Dixie Rock
- Brigham Young Winter Home
- St. George Tabernacle