Near Photo Trail
Red Canyon hoodoos
Near Photo Trail
Looking across Red Canyon to the south from somewhat above the Photo Trail

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Photo Trail

3.6 (5 Ratings)
This is a short trail leading to a ridge where there are sweeping views of the nearby formations and surrounding area.
0.4
mi
Distance
148
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family FriendlyViews
Access Issues
There are no fees to visit Red Canyon and no permits are required for this trail.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.39mi
Distance
148ft
Elevation Gain
148ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
7,275ft
High Point
7,115ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The Photo Trail is a short trail that climbs 90 feet to a ridge where there are sweeping views to the east and south of Red Canyon and of the Sevier River Valley to the west. It starts from a turnout about 0.5 miles west of the Visitor Center or you could connect to it from a short ways up the Birdseye Trail #33097. There is a very steep trail of use continuing straight ahead from the high point of the trail. It is easy to miss the sharp turn to the right for the real trail.

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Contributors
Lee Watts