on Viewpoint looks out across the expansive view of the salt flats, Wendover, and the surrounding landscape.
Hikes That Have Amazing Views
Big Spring – Squaw Canyon, Canyonlands National Park, Ut
Big Spring Squaw Canyon trail takes you across the open canyon bottom and over a steep slick rock pass as you climb in and out of the canyons.
Cave Spring Trail, Canyonlands National Park, Ut
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Length: 0.1 – 0.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 7 – 60 ft
Hike Cave Spring Trail to visit a historic cowboy camp, pictographs, and Cave Spring on this short hike.
Aztec Butte, Canyonlands National Park, Ut
Difficulty: Moderate
Length: 2 miles
Elevation Gain: 260 ft
The hike to Aztec Butte requires scrambling, but panoramic views of Island in the Sky treat the hikers who climb to the top and visit the granaries.
Watchman Trail, Zion Canyon National Park, Ut
Difficulty: Moderate
Length: 3.2 mi
Elevation Gain: 640 ft
The Watchman Trail offers views of Zion Canyon, Springdale, and the surrounding area for those who reach the top.
Emerald Pools, Zion Canyon National Park, Ut
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Length: 1.2 – 3.4 mi
Elevation Gain: 70 to 620 ft
Emerald Pools is a desert oasis tucked into Zion Canyon. There are 3 pools: lower, middle, and upper. Visit one, two or all three!
Sand Bench Trail, Zion Canyon National Park, Ut
Difficulty: Hard
Length: 7.6 mi
Elevation Gain: 466 ft
Sand Bench Trail is a less travelled trail offering some of the best views of the west side of Zion National Park.
Angels Palace Trail, Kodachrome Basin State Park, Ut
Difficulty: Easy
Length: 1.7 mi
Elevation Gain: 220 ft
Angels Palace Trail is a photographer’s paradise offering up big views of the park, amazing overlooks, and geological wonders.
Viewpoints of Bryce Canyon National Park
Check out one, two, or all the Bryce Canyon Viewpoints. Whether you’re visiting for a short time or just want an easy hike, this is it!