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Hildale's City Park, located at the base of Canyon, is where water can be collected. The community has previously tapped the spring water. The taps have levers that can be used to turn on the water flow. The source can be reached by hiking a few miles. The flow is continuous at the spring itself and flowing year round At the park...there are levers... to turn on the flow http://www.zionnational-park.com/zion-canaan-mountain.htm
Caanan Mountain, and the surrounding National Park Area are water-rich. Hiking the trails will reveal springs everywhere... feeding the abundant wildlife. Sawmill Springs is only one of the many.
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Nearest Address
Hildale is located between Fredonia and Hurricane on Arizona Highway 389. Hildale, a polygamist settlement, is located at the southern tip of Canaan Mountain. This area includes small towns such as Colorado City (Arizona) and Hildale (Utah). These two communities are actually one, but the state line cuts through them, dividing them. It is home to just over 2000 people. Trailhead - Hildale is just off AZ Highway 339. It's located between Hurricane, Utah and Fredonia Arizona. Use Utah Avenue to enter Hildale from the highway. For approximately three miles, follow the paved road to Hildale. On the right you will see the dirt road leading to Water Canyon. If you do not see Hildale's municipal park, you may have missed the road leading to Water Canyon. About a mile further up the dirt road is an intersection. Keep left at the intersection. A small reservoir is located approximately 2 miles up the road. Continue along the road until you reach the end where you'll find a parking area unsigned for the Water Canyon Trail.
Directions starting from the nearest address
Trailhead - Hildale is Arizona's closest major highway. It is situated between Hurricane, Utah and Fredonia Arizona. Use Utah Avenue to enter Hildale from the highway. For approximately three miles, follow the paved road to Hildale. On the right you will see the dirt road leading to Water Canyon. If you do not see Hildale's municipal park, you may have missed the road leading to Water Canyon. About a mile further up the dirt road is an intersection. Keep left at the intersection. A small reservoir is located approximately 2 miles up the road. Continue along the road to the end where you'll find an unsigned parking spot for the Water Canyon Trail. http://www.zionnational-park.com/zion-canaan-mountain.htm
Vital Information
Hours Spring Open
The spring/hike are open at all hours. Paved dirt road. The Hildale community park gates are .... and can sometimes be closed on weekends.
GPS:
Water Canyon 37deg02.269 S
Map Link: Sawmill Springs Map
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Location
1200, N Cottonwood St W, Hildale, UT 84784, US
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