Dead Horse Point State Park in Utah

 

Friends recommended we visit Dead Horse Point State Park whilst in the Moab area. So, we did.

After exiting Canyonlands National Park on the east side, we turned south on SR 313 to Dead Horse Point State Park. There’s a fee so, see their website for details.

In the distance you can see blue potash ponds.

We followed the East Rim Trail, stopping at viewpoints along the way.

The grand view is at Dead Horse Point Overlook. This is where you can see the Colorado River and the canyon, which is about 2,000 feet below the rim. At this point, the Colorado makes a giant S-shaped curve.

Here's a video of the hike along the rim with views of the Colorado River.

See my photos and comments on the Big 5 National Parks in Utah

Notes

Hours- They are not open all hours or everyday so, check the website.

Fees- We were charged $20 – no discounts

Restrooms- those at the visitor’s center were clean and in good working order when we visited

Picnics- There are tables

Trails-available and most overlook points are not fenced

WIFI- not available throughout when we visited

Mobile phone service coverage was limited

Map- we got one at the entrance

 

My kit

Pixel 4 Google Phone with Google Fi service

Panasonic Lumix Camera

Nike Backpack

Cap with neck flap

Sunscreen and insect repellent

toilet seat covers

hand sanitizer

water bottle

 

Wished I’d remembered

Broadbrimmed hat with neck flap and chin strap

Hiking sticks

Hiking shoes or boots

 

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