When Jenny's Canyon was constructed, the recommendation was made to close the trail annually from March 15 to June 1 to protect habitat and tortoises as they came out of hibernation. The seasonal closure was written into Snow Canyon State Park's Tortoise Management Plan in 2004 as a management strategy. Since the closure was written into the Snow Canyon Tortoise Management Plan a formal proposal was developed and as required under the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve Habitat Conservation Plan, went through review by both the Habitat Conservation Advisory and Technical Committees. In May 2016, after careful review and discussion, the Technical Committee determined that since 1996 multiple trails have been developed in the lower canyon of Snow Canyon State Park, and lifting the seasonal trail closure will not have a significant biological impact on tortoises. The Technical Committee recommended doing away with the closure. Removing the Jenny's Canyon seasonal closure was unanimously approved by the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve Habitat Conservation Advisory Committee in May of 2016. The rule change will expand access.