Trail Overview

As the name suggests, this trail will lead you to an amazing view of the Colorado River in the canyon far below. Its easily accessible, and is popular with hikers. If water is flowing in Salt Creek, stretch your legs with a short hike to Lower Jump to check out a beautiful waterfall. ATVS and UTVs are not allowed.

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Difficulty

Moderate. Mostly easy, but with a few rocky ledges here and there to add some challenge. The hardest spots have been improved with rock stacking and small patches of permanent blacktop. Trail is suitable for stock, high-clearance, 4x4 SUVs.

Technical Rating

Holger Giese

May 17, 2026

Open

Dry and dusty, but definitely worth the ride. The Colorado Overlook is breathtaking!

Brandon Henrichsen

Mar 31, 2025

Open

Beginning miles were great but the last couple miles or so gets pretty technical especially for beginners.

Chris B

Sep 30, 2024

Open

Half of this trail is easy sand, but the other half is rocky. Nothing too terrible but was glad to have decent clearance with our jeep.

Paul Brandenburg

Aug 04, 2024

Open

Great views, mostly wife friendly trail. Stock ‘19 Ford Raptor.

Richard Michaelson

Apr 12, 2024

Open

Eric H

Apr 11, 2024

Open

cooper pooper

Apr 08, 2024

Open

Bumpy but not too technical. Only one obstacle that a stock rig or beginning driver will want to walk first. Low range needed more for smoothness than for traction.