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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Utah

Utah’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Utah. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 8, 2025

Sunset Point

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Sunset Point, as the name rightly describes, is a fantastic place to watch a sunset in Bryce Canyon National Park. From this vista you are treated to views of the …

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Bryce Amphitheater

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The main attraction in Bryce Canyon National Park, the Amphitheater is a large chasm in the landscape filled with the greatest concentration of hoodoos, or large rock spires, anywhere on …

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Sunrise Point

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Located just a short walk from the parking area, Sunrise Point offers absolutely stunning views into Bryce Canyon. The area is aptly named for being a fantastic spot to view …

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Angels Landing

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Go up to Angels Landing when the sun is in zenith, so you get beautiful picture without shadows. And beware of the squirrels and critters. They are all about your food and enter your backpacks.

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Queen's Garden Hoodoos, Bryce Canyon National Park

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The area is named after a hoodoo that resembles a portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth II. There are many rock arches in the Queen's Garden, some of which the …

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Thor’s Hammer (hoodoo)

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This hoodoo (a tall, thin rock spire) is possibly the most iconic natural monument in Bryce Canyon National Park. Named after the mighty weapon of the Norse God, the spire …

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Queens Garden Trail

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The entire canyon is full of surprises

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Landscape Arch

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Landscape Arch, one of the largest archs on the planet, stretches 3 feet longer than Zion National Park’s Kolob Arch. Though visitors can't walk directly under it due to its …

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West Rim Trail

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If you want to hike topdown, take a shuttle to Lava Point. From there you can hike the West Rim Trail all the way down. Hiking from The Grotto is the hard way as you have to ascent a lot.

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Delicate Arch

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When you arrive at the Delicate Arch there will be a lot of people waiting in line to get a picture. After all, it is the most popular natural landmark …

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Utah

Sunset Point

Bryce Amphitheater

Sunrise Point

Angels Landing

Queen's Garden Hoodoos, Bryce Canyon National Park

Thor’s Hammer (hoodoo)

Queens Garden Trail

Landscape Arch

West Rim Trail

Delicate Arch

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