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Upheaval Dome Overlook

Canyonlands NP · Southeastern Utah
Upheaval Dome Overlook
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1.5 miROUND TRIP
226 ftELEV GAIN
EasyDIFFICULTY
4/5KID RATING
All yearSEASON

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The Trail

Peer into a crater geologists still argue about (meteorite? salt dome?).

Heat note: desert country - in summer start at dawn and carry more water than feels reasonable.

Pack Loadout (Easy)

Water bottle, sunscreen, hat, snacks, comfortable shoes.

Getting There

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Make it a weekend: Willow Flat Campground (Camping, 4 mi) · Kayenta Campground (Dead Horse Point) (Camping, 11 mi) · The Needles Campground (Squaw Flat) (Camping, 21 mi) · Ken's Lake Campground (Camping, 28 mi)

More hikes nearby: Mesa Arch (Hike, 4 mi) · Grand View Point (Hike, 9 mi) · Dead Horse Rim Loop (Hike, 11 mi) · Corona Arch (Hike, 19 mi)

Quick Answers

How long is the Upheaval Dome Overlook hike?
1.5 miles round trip with 226 feet of elevation gain.
How hard is Upheaval Dome Overlook?
Easy. Kid rating: 4 out of 5.
When should I hike Upheaval Dome Overlook?
Best season: All year.
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