Plateau Viewpoint

The Plateau Viewpoint at the Bureau of Land Management near Moab, Utah is a universally accessible vista of the La Sal Mountains and Utah's vast desert.

This is not a hike but rather a very short out-and-back walk along a paved pathway that leads to an information kiosk adjacent to the off-trail bedrock pathway that leads to views of the La Sal Mountains. This viewpoint also provides more-distant views of Monitor and Merrimac.

aka La Sal Mountain Viewpoint
This viewpoint used to be called the La Sal Mountain Viewpoint; however, more recent signage names this the Plateau Viewpoint.

Universally Accessible
This pathway is paved and universally accessible, at least for a portion of the trail.

Parking
Visitors will find a very large parking lot at the coordinates provided, large enough to fit a couple dozen vehicles as of September 2023.

Pets
Dogs are allowed only if leashed and cleaned up after.

Warnings
Sun exposure: This trail has very little shade and no water sources. Pack-in all water and wear sun screen and a hat to protect against sun exposure. It's smart to hike either in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the intense desert sun.

No water: This trail has no water sources so you must pack-in all water. A general rule of thumb in the desert is 1 gallon of water per person per day.

Rattlesnakes: This is rattlesnake territory, so be on the lookout and give any rattlers you find plenty of space.