Near Colorado River Overlook Trail
La Sal Mountains from the Dead Horse Point Visitor Center
Near Colorado River Overlook Trail
Evaporation ponds from the Colorado River Overlook Trail
Near Colorado River Overlook Trail
View south of the Colorado River Overlook
Near Colorado River Overlook Trail
Great trail - A bit windy. The weather is much different from the valley below. Wonderful views. The trail is paved in some places, slick rock in others and hard to find in a place or two
Near Colorado River Overlook Trail
Dead Horse Point

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Colorado River Overlook Trail

5.0 (2 Ratings)
A short hike from the Visitor Center to the Colorado River Overlook.
0.6
mi
Distance
42
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.58mi
Distance
42ft
Elevation Gain
64ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
5,947ft
High Point
5,904ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail heads north from the visitor center parking lot and parallels the east rim of Dead Horse Point. Stunning views are abundant along the entire length of the trail. You can see the Potash evaporation ponds, get a glimpse of the Colorado River, and marvel at the La Sal Mountains. The trail ends at the Colorado River Overlook and joins one of the many mountain bike trails.

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