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View of the Colorado River from Dead Horse Point
DiscoverPlaces to seeNatural MonumentsUnited StatesUtahSan Juan County
View of the Colorado River from Dead Horse Point
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Jamie S.
June 22, 2023
Hiking
The iconic Dead Horse Point offers stunning panoramic views of the Colorado River and Canyonlands National Park. This overlook is situated on the rim of the mesa with a sheer, 2,000-foot drop down into the canyon below. Although there is a rock and cement wall, please use caution by the edge. The name supposedly comes from the 19th century when cowboys used it as a natural corral, where horses often died of exposure. There are picnic tables and a large parking area behind the overlook where you can eat lunch and enjoy the majestic vista.
Lahaina
March 15, 2019
Hiking
For all Big Bang Theory lovers, this view is familiar. When Sheldon allegedly runs to the Grand Canyon with the Flash costume, he does not land there, but here.
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•Lahaina
March 15, 2019
Hiking
The annual pass "America The Beautiful" does not give you entry to the park, unfortunately you have to fork out $ 15. But the view of the Colorado is amazing.
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Explore the East and West Rim Loop in Dead Horse Point State Park, a moderate 5.8-mile hike with panoramic canyon and river views.
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Hike the easy 1.5-mile East and West Rim Loop in Dead Horse Point State Park for iconic views of the Colorado River and canyons.
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Hike the easy 0.8-mile Dead Horse Point Trail for panoramic views of the Colorado River and Utah's sculpted desert landscape.
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Elevation 1,680 m
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