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Boynton Overlook

The Boynton Overlook at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument near Boulder, Utah is an easy roadside out-and-back walk that leads to a viewpoint above the Escalante River.

This is not a hike but rather a short roadside stop and walk along a universally-accessible paved parking turnout. At the parking turnout, visitors can walk the length of the safety fence to get different views of the surrounding area - mostly of the Escalante River and the towering rocks surrounding it.

Universal Access
This vista point has a universally-accessible paved path that reaches the viewing area. Note that this vista has a larger elevation grade, so it might not be the best wheelchair-accessible vista; however, visitors can enjoy the view from their vehicle for the most part.

Parking
Visitors will find a small parking turnout at the coordinates provided.

Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and must be cleaned up after.
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Know Before You Go

  • Boynton Overlook is an easy, paved, roadside stop near Boulder, UT, offering views of the Escalante River within Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
  • The overlook is universally-accessible, though the elevation grade may make wheelchair access challenging in some areas, the view can also be seen from a vehicle.
  • The site features a small parking turnout and allows leashed dogs with waste pick-up.
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Distance
N / A
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
5 min
Elev. Gain
27'
Rating
0.0
Added
September 26, 2023
Updated
October 04, 2023

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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    37.772714, -111.422202
  2. Main Trailhead

    37.772773, -111.422221

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Hazards

Snakes (Rattlesnakes, Copperheads, others)
Rockfalls, Ledges, or Scrambles

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Universal Access

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