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Distance:
0 Miles / 0 km
Type:
Out-and-Back
Difficulty:
Easy
Time to Hike:
~5 minutes
Features:
Surface Type:
Universal Access
Park:
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Town:
Escalante, Utah
Directions:
37.746748, -111.453998
Added:
September 26, 2023
Updated:
October 04, 2023
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16 '

Total Change
16 '

Ascent
16 '

Descent

The Head of the Rocks Overlook at the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument near Escalante, Utah is an easy 0.1-mile out-and-back walk that features views of .

This is not a hike but rather a short universally-accessible walk along a paved path that features views from the Head of the Rocks. This is a great spot to take a break on a long road trip through Utah. From the viewpoint, visitors get big sky views over the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument including points-of-interest below your feet like the Maverick Natural Bridge, Phipps Arch, and more.

Universal Access
This vista point has a universally-accessible paved path that reaches the viewing area and information kiosks.

Parking
Visitors will find a large parking lot at the coordinates provided.

Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and must be cleaned up after.

Explore 12 trails near Escalante, UT
  1. Parking

    37.746748, -111.453998
  2. Main Trailhead

    37.746748, -111.453998
  3. Head of the Rock Overlook

    37.746617, -111.453828
    Head of the Rock Overlook
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