Powell Point Vista at the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument near Henrieville, Utah is an easy 0.1-mile out-and-back roadside stop that features views of the Pink Cliffs.
This is not a hike but rather a short universally-accessible walk along a paved path that features views of the Pink Cliffs along with information kiosks. This is a great spot to take a break on a long road trip through Utah. From Power Point, visitors get a view into the topmost layer of the Colorado Plateau's Grand Staircase. This top layer, known as the Pink Cliffs or Claron Formation, is the same geologic layer that forms the spectacular landscape of Bryce Canyon National Park and Red Canyon.
Universal Access
This vista point has a universally-accessible paved path that reaches the viewing area and information kiosks.
Parking
Visitors will find a small parking turnout at the coordinates provided. Across the street is another parking turnout of a similar size. Mind the highway traffic along UT-12.
Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and must be cleaned up after.
This is not a hike but rather a short universally-accessible walk along a paved path that features views of the Pink Cliffs along with information kiosks. This is a great spot to take a break on a long road trip through Utah. From Power Point, visitors get a view into the topmost layer of the Colorado Plateau's Grand Staircase. This top layer, known as the Pink Cliffs or Claron Formation, is the same geologic layer that forms the spectacular landscape of Bryce Canyon National Park and Red Canyon.
Universal Access
This vista point has a universally-accessible paved path that reaches the viewing area and information kiosks.
Parking
Visitors will find a small parking turnout at the coordinates provided. Across the street is another parking turnout of a similar size. Mind the highway traffic along UT-12.
Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and must be cleaned up after.
