Sandy Caddy Creek Loop

The Sandy-Caddy Creek Loop is a long, lightly-visited route on the northern Cedar City Ranger District of Dixie National Forest, covering more than 22 miles of trail before counting spur routes. It starts in lower-elevation sagebrush on its eastern side and climbs west into forest, following Three-Mile Creek before crossing a ridge and dropping down to Sandy Creek.

Good to know

• The tread narrows in spots to where it's nearly impassable for full-size vehicles - this is backcountry route, not a maintained hiking path in the park sense
• Passes the Bear Valley Guard Station along the way
• Connects to several named spurs - Sandy Creek, Three-Mile Creek, Five-Mile Hollow, Panguitch Creek, and Pole Hollow
• USFS-managed - dispersed camping and dogs are generally fine on this section of forest

This is remote, multi-use forest terrain best suited to experienced backcountry travelers with a map, not a casual day hike.