A St. George community
Living in Desert Trails
Desert Trails is a new Ence Homes subdivision on St. George's south side, off Hayrocks Drive and White Rim Court.
LocationHayrocks Dr & White Rim Ct, south St. George
Homes for sale in Desert Trails
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Ence Homes releases Desert Trails one phase at a time, so there are stretches between releases when no homes are for sale. When one lists, it shows up on the St. George homes for sale page.
Desert Trails follows Ence Homes' release schedule more than any season, with phases opening off Hayrocks Drive and White Rim Court in bursts. Tell me which plans you want. The site watches the MLS for you and emails you when one lists.
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Part 1 of 3
The area
Life in Desert Trails and Neighborhood highlights
Life in Desert Trails
A brand-new neighborhood on the south side
In shortCounty records show the plat (the recorded map of the lots) was recorded in 2025, which makes it one of the newer names on the map. It is not part of the Desert Canyons master plan, though the two share an elementary school, and that is the common mix-up.
Desert Trails is one of the newest subdivision names on the St. George map. Washington County's subdivision and phase records show the plat recorded in 2025, with Phase 1 filed under the county's DTR subdivision code. The streets are Hayrocks Drive and White Rim Court, on St. George's south side, not far from the St. George Regional Airport.
The name sounds a lot like Desert Canyons, so I will say it plainly: Desert Trails is a separate, standalone subdivision built by Ence Homes. It is not a phase or village inside the Desert Canyons master plan. The two share an elementary school boundary, which is almost certainly where the confusion started. They are recorded as different subdivisions on different parcels.
Desert Trails is brand new and still filling in. Expect active construction, fresh sidewalks, and landscaping that is still growing in, street by street, as Ence releases new phases.
Neighborhood highlights
What is actually here
Hayrocks Drive & White Rim Court
These are the two named streets inside the subdivision, as shown on Washington County's recorded plat. Ence Homes lists its Desert Trails sales office address on Hayrocks Drive.
A 2025 plat
Phase 1 was recorded with the county in 2025, so most of what you see on the ground is new construction, not resale.
White Dome Nature Preserve
This protected desert preserve has about five miles of hiking trail and free parking off River Road. It is home to the dwarf bear poppy, a plant found only in Washington County.
Southern Parkway access
The south side puts you close to SR-7, the Southern Parkway. It connects to I-15 at Exit 2 and carries traffic across the south end of town.
About the facts in the bar at the top of this page. Sources: Washington County subdivision and phase records, the builder's own listings, and the Washington County MLS. Prices move, so ask me for current numbers. Citywide data is on the St. George guide.
Part 2 of 3
The homes and the land
Homes & lots and Trails & outdoors
Homes & lots
Builder homes, released in phases
Desert Trails is an Ence Homes community, and everything here is new single-family construction. The builder's current lineup runs from roughly 800 to 2,444 square feet across ten floor plans. There are single-level and two-story layouts, and every plan has a two-car garage. Builder pricing has run below the St. George median, depending on the floor plan, options and which phase is releasing.
Lots are a standard builder size, graded and landscaped as each phase is finished. The subdivision is so new that there is not yet a meaningful resale history to compare against. For now, the best move is to compare the builder's current price sheet with what is actually listed on the MLS above, instead of leaning on any older figure.
In a brand-new builder community, the phase and the plan matter more than any past sale. Ask which phase you are actually buying into.
Trails & outdoors
The desert preserve next door
The nearest named place to get outside is White Dome Nature Preserve, a protected desert area off River Road. It has about five miles of hiking trail and a free trailhead parking lot. It is the only place in the world where the endangered dwarf bear poppy grows. The preserve does not allow dogs, bikes or motor vehicles on the trails, so it is a quiet walking spot, not a mountain bike destination.
For a bike-friendly ride or a longer trail day, the Desert Canyons trail network to the east is a larger system built around mountain biking. You reach both from the Southern Parkway, which Desert Trails sits along.
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Part 3 of 3
Daily life
Errands & drive times, Schools & education and Clearing up a common mix-up
Errands & drive times
Errands, measured in minutes
Times are estimated, measured from near Hayrocks Drive, the street inside Desert Trails. From the south side, most errands go along the Southern Parkway (SR-7) and River Road.
- I-15 accessExit 2, Southern Parkway (SR-7)~8 min
- Full grocery runSunriver Smith's Marketplace, Pioneer Rd~8 min
- TrailheadWhite Dome Nature Preserve, River Rd~8 min
- FlightsSt. George Regional Airport (SGU)~12 min
- HealthcareSt. George Regional Hospital, River Road campus~15 min
- DowntownMain Street and Ancestor Square~15 min
These estimates are on the safe side and follow the Southern Parkway route, but they are not a promise. The St. George guide has the full recreation and commute picture for the whole city.
Schools & education
Schools, by the facts
Desert Trails is served by the Washington County School District, which has four school levels. For this address, the builder lists Desert Canyons Elementary (kindergarten through 5th grade) and Desert Hills Intermediate (6th and 7th grade). After that come Desert Hills Middle (8th and 9th grade) and Desert Hills High School (10th through 12th grade). Desert Canyons Elementary also serves the nearby Desert Canyons master plan, which is what the two communities share. The district can change which schools serve which streets as this side of town keeps growing. For any home you are serious about, check the current assignment with the district.
I cover the bigger education picture, including Utah Tech University, in the St. George guide.
Clearing up a common mix-up
Not the same as Desert Canyons
The shared "Desert" name trips people up, so I want to be direct about it. Desert Trails and Desert Canyons are two different, separately recorded subdivisions.
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Different recorded plats. Washington County lists Desert Trails under its own subdivision code, filed as a separate plat from the Desert Canyons master-plan filings.
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One shared school, not a shared address. Both communities are zoned to Desert Canyons Elementary. That is the real connection, not shared streets or a shared plat.
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Same builder, different community name. Ence Homes builds in both areas, which adds to the confusion if you are only skimming listing photos.
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Ask which plat you are buying into. If a listing says "Desert" anything on this side of town, check the exact subdivision name on the plat before you compare it to a neighboring community's sales.
What locals know
Notes from the south side
This community is so new that you can expect construction traffic on Hayrocks Drive and White Rim Court for a while yet. Model homes will be set up there too, as later phases are built.
The airport is close enough that you will hear the occasional small plane, though commercial traffic at SGU is limited to a handful of daily flights.
White Dome Nature Preserve does not allow dogs, bikes, or motorized vehicles on its trails, so it is a walking-only outing, not a mountain bike stop.
Summer heat on this side of St. George runs the same as the rest of the valley. A well-insulated new home with a good heating and cooling system is standard here, not an upgrade.
Buy or sell here
The buyer side and the seller side
Buying in Desert Trails
Desert Trails is a new subdivision on St. George's south side, off Hayrocks Drive and White Rim Court. It is near the St. George Regional Airport and White Dome Nature Preserve. County records show the plat recorded in 2025, and the streets are off the Southern Parkway.
No. Desert Trails is a separate, standalone subdivision built by Ence Homes. The two communities share the same elementary school, which is likely where the confusion comes from. But they are recorded as different subdivisions in different parts of St. George's south side.
Desert Trails is an Ence Homes new-construction community. The builder's current lineup spans roughly 800 to 2,444 square feet across single-level and two-story plans, all with two-car garages. One builder puts up many similar homes here, so which floor plans are available shifts as phases release.
Ence Homes has listed Desert Trails homes below the St. George median, depending on floor plan, options and phase. New-home pricing changes with each release, so check the builder's current availability before you lean on it. For a citywide number, my 2025 market report puts the St. George median sale price at $589,990.
Ready to look? See what is on the market or tell me what you are after.
Selling in Desert Trails
Because Desert Trails is brand new, there are few resale sales to compare. A resale home's value follows what the builder is charging for the current phase, plus what the finished landscaping and upgrades add. Start with the home valuation page and I will run a real comparison, no obligation.
When you list with me, your home is featured on MovingUtah where it fits best. It shows first on the St. George listings and on this Desert Trails page, where buyers are already looking. The get featured page explains how it works. If you are thinking about selling, I would be glad to talk it through with you.
That depends on which phase the builder is releasing and how many resale homes are for sale in the same part of the subdivision. When the builder has few homes left, a finished yard and a few upgrades already done count in a resale listing's favor. Tell me your timeline and I will tell you plainly what I see.
Yes, and it is a common move on this side of town. Most of the work is getting the order and the timing right. I cover the steps in the buy and sell at once guide. I am licensed in both real estate and lending. On any one purchase I take one role. If I am your lender, I can tell you early if a home could be hard to get a loan on.
Thinking about it? Start with your number or see how featuring works.
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How my dual role works. I am licensed in both real estate and mortgage lending. On any single purchase I take one role only, never both at once, and every role is disclosed. You are always free to choose your own agent and your own lender. The full explanation is on How I Work.
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Want a closer look at Desert Trails?
Buying? I can pull the current phase and floor plans and tell you honestly what is available and what is already spoken for. Selling? I will give you an honest price and a plan to feature your home to the buyers already on this site. Either way, we start with a conversation.
Why work with me
- I look at the lot, not just the house.Send me a Desert Trails listing you like. I will tell you what the photos leave out, and the catch if there is one.
- I can show you any home listed here.It does not matter which brokerage listed it. Tell me which ones you like, and I set up the showings.
- A lender's eye on the listing.I am licensed in both real estate and lending. On any one purchase I take one role. If I am your lender, I can tell you early if a home could be hard to get a loan on.
- A reply within one business day.Call or text, and I get back to you within one business day.
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Selling in Desert Trails
Want to sell your home in Desert Trails?
List it with Scott Buehler and get featured on MovingUtah.
No best-agent claims and no guaranteed-price promises, just an honest look at a subdivision where there are few past sales to compare because it is so new.
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