Sugarloaf (Dixie Rock)
Scenic landmarks
A prominent red Navajo sandstone formation above St. George's Pioneer Park, painted with the word "Dixie" and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2023 as a beloved community landmark.
The Landmark
The Sugarloaf—widely known as Dixie Rock—is a massive red sandstone formation crowning the Red Hills above St. George. It takes its name from its rounded shape, said to resemble an old-fashioned loaf of sugar. Students of the former Dixie College painted the word "Dixie" on the rock in the early twentieth century, and the whitewashed name has been maintained for generations as a symbol of local heritage. In August 2023 the city announced the Sugarloaf had been added to the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places, recognizing its significance to the area's history and culture.
Visiting
The formation sits within Pioneer Park, a roughly 52-acre city park on Red Hills Parkway in St. George. Short trails and slickrock scrambles lead to the summit for panoramic views over the city, and the surrounding park is popular for bouldering, rappelling, picnicking, and exploring narrow sandstone passages. The park has picnic tables, barbecues, restrooms, and an amphitheater. There is no street address for the rock itself; access is through Pioneer Park.
Frequently asked questions
Why is it called Dixie Rock?
Students of the former Dixie College painted the word "Dixie" on the red sandstone Sugarloaf in the early 1900s, and the name has been maintained ever since as a local heritage symbol.
Is the Sugarloaf a historic landmark?
Yes. The city announced in August 2023 that the Sugarloaf (Dixie Rock) was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Where is the Sugarloaf located?
It sits within Pioneer Park on Red Hills Parkway in St. George, Utah, where trails lead to its summit and panoramic city views.
Address
Red Hills ParkwaySt. George, UT