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Steep Creek Vista Point

The Steep Creek Vista Point at Dixie National Forest in Garfield County, Utah is a roadside vista that features eastward views of Utah's mountains.

This is not a hike, but rather a quick roadside stop that can be enjoyed on a long road trip through southern Utah. Visitors will find sweeping views facing eastward with mountains in the distance.

Parking
Visitors will find a large parking turnout at the coordinates provided. Note that as of September 2023, this parking turnout was very rutted and full of potholes.

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

  • Steep Creek Vista Point is a roadside stop in Dixie National Forest offering eastward mountain views.
  • It's a quick, easily accessible stop ideal for road trips, with a designated parking turnout (though rutted and potholed as of Sept 2023).
  • Dogs are allowed but must be leashed and cleaned up after.
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Distance
N / A
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
5 min
Elev. Gain
3'
Rating
0.0
Added
September 26, 2023
Updated
October 04, 2023

Weather Forecast

Tonight
Low 28°F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High 37°F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low 24°F
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High 36°F
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Saturday Night
Low 25°F
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Sunday
High 40°F
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Sunday Night
Low 27°F
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M.L. King Jr. Day
High 36°F
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Monday Night
Low 24°F
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Tuesday
High 37°F
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Thursday
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    38.027049, -111.343522
  2. Main Trailhead

    38.027083, -111.343457

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)

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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September 26, 2023
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