The Bryce Amphitheater is the main attraction at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah. It was created over millions of years of erosion, exposing pinnacles called hoodoos that are up to 200 feet high.
If you’re looking for a hidden gem in Utah, Kodachrome Basin State Park fits the bill. This small state park is overshadowed by nearby Bryce Canyon National Park, but it’s worth a visit if you’re in the area.
UT-12, a state highway in Utah, is also known as Scenic Byway 12. It runs from Capitol Reef National Park to Bryce Canyon, and partially through Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Capitol Gorge Trail is a trail at Capitol Reef National Park. The trailhead is located at the end of Capitol Gorge Road, which starts at the end of the Capitol Reef Scenic Drive.
The road through the Fruita Historic District at Capitol Reef National Park leads to the Capitol Reef Scenic Drive. This is the only part of the park that requires a fee to access.
UT 24 is a Utah state highway that cuts through Capitol Reef National Park. There are a few points of interest along the road within the park.
The Slickrock Foot Trail takes you along the top of a slickrock sandstone ridge in Canyonlands National Park in Utah. It’s located in the Needles district near the end of UT 211.
Pothole Point Trail, located in the Needles district of Canyonlands National Park in Utah, is a 0.6 mile trail that takes hikers past “potholes”. After heavy rains, water collects in these natural pools and invertebrates hatch from eggs left inside of them.
Cave Spring Trail was one of my favorite trails in Canyonlands National Park. It’s located in the Needles district and is a relatively easy 0.6 mile loop.
UT 211 is a Utah state highway that leads to the Needles district of Canyonlands National Park. It’s the only paved road through the park and ends in the park as well. There are a few overlooks along the road as well as several trailheads.