Can’t go wrong with any of the lookout points in Utah... Just amazing everywhere you look! I’d highly recommend hiking as many trails as you can and the. Stopping at the viewpoints.! We went here after rappelling in the middle. AwesomeSee more..
4.5Rainbow Point(371 reviews) - Amazing High Elevation Views in Bryce Canyon National Park Lookouts • Hiking Trails • Geologic Formations
Scenic overlook in Bruce Canyon National Park.See more..
So, we had blown by the scenic view at Moki Dugway & I whined until my husband turned around & went back. We turned around at an unmarked gravel road at the top left, just before the road went back to blacktop. While we were admiring the view, another car drove up & the guy started talking to us about the dugway & Muley Point. I told him I wanted to see Muley Point, but I didn't know where the road was to get there. He told us the unmarked road was it! Thank God for him!! He told us there was no sign (he said on purpose). He said just keep driving to the end. What a FANTASTIC view!! So glad we didn't miss it. It was fabulous. Lots of people boondock here. We passed a lot of trailers & class c campers as well as tents. It's very windy at the point. One other thing - if it's been raining & there's standing water in the road - DON"T TRY TO DRIVE THROUGH IT! You will sink down & be stuck.See more..
This is amongst our favorite viewpoints in Canyonlands. The overlook is a very short walk from the parking lot along a paved path and leads to a beautiful view of a canyon carved by the river. This overlook is a must see.See more..
You have three choices for viewing Delicate Arch: Delicate Arch Trail, Upper Delicate Arch Viewpoint and Lower Delicate Arch Viewpoint. From the easily reached lower viewpoint, continue on Upper Delicate Arch Viewpoint trail, a Moderate route that is rocky and steep in spots. You get a much closer view of Delicate Arch, but it is still quite a ways off. Also: from this vantage point, you're looking at the arch from the side, meaning you see very little blue sky inside it. To see what Lower Delicate Arch Viewpoint is like (including a representative photo), read my review, "Way off in the distance." TIP: * Drive past the Delicate Arch Trail parking lot to reach the upper and lower viewpoints. If there's a traffic jam (people waiting to get into that popular parking lot), drive through the pullout area on the right to continue past without waiting!See more..
If you don't want to do the hike to the arch or climb at all to see it, the Lower View Point is great. It is a super short and flat walk from the parking lot. We did it in the heat of the day and it wasn't too much. Yes, the arch is far away, but with even my iPhone I was able to zoom in enough to get a decent photo. It was also cool to see all the people lined up up there looking like little ants. If you decide to do the upper viewpoint, you access it from here as well, but you do NOT access the actual hike here. I heard several visitors confused because they thought they could hike up from this lot.See more..
4.5Yovimpa Point(110 reviews) - So Many People Drove Off Without Looking.... Lookouts
Scenic overlook in Bryce Canyon National Park.See more..
4.0Whale Rock(62 reviews) - Must do - not as hard as it looks Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Hiking Trails
This was an awesome surprise on our trip to CNP. We were able to do it with a 7, 5, 4 year old (going carefully and safely). Little hard to keep on trail (not clearly marked in the bottom, so follow other people up). Great 360 views at the top, lots of fun, definitely a memorable experience. See more..
From a geographic standpoint this place is phenomenal. When you look out to the distance, you can see the obvious Henry Mountains. But if you look really hard, just to the left of those mountains, you might be able to see a tiny mountain range way out along the horizon. Those mountains are the La Sals, which are right on the border between Colorado and Utah. In fact, they are in the background of all those famous pictures of Delicate Arch! Pretty cool, right? If you are interested in that sort of thing, you definitely need to stop here.See more..
4.5Fairyland Point(38 reviews) - Good with a guide, to spot the shapes and hear the stories Spent < 1 hour Lookouts
When we arrived there, we thought "Yeah well, yet another viewpoint, and not the best ones for pictures", but then we heard a lady describing shapes and telling stories to a group so asked if we could join and it was fascinating. An eye-opener. So definitely worth using a guide (book or real person) to teach you how to observe the various shapes and listen to the wonderful stories associated with each.See more..
Farview Point is a overlook along the Bryce Canyon Road. My son and I stopped on our way down from Rainbow Point. As the name implies you can see to the far distance from this point. In the foreground are Bryce Canyon hoodoos and in the distance are mountains in the region. The elevation of this point is pretty high at around 8,800 feet. This is a breathtaking view. I recommend a stop.See more..
5.0Brian Head Peak Observation(30 reviews) - Brilliant view Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Lookouts
We stayed at the Cedar Breaks Resort and the front desk gave us a list of everything we needed to see in Bryan Head, and just a bit beyond- the overlook was one of those places. If we were morning people I think the sunrise would be out of this world, but we are night people... and the sun set was beautiful- cold but beautiful!!! Even though we shared this little location with a few other people it felt like we were the only ones there. Our pictures turned out beautiful- and our memories will last a lifetime!See more..
4.0Paria View(26 reviews) - can take a look if you drive along Spent < 1 hour Lookouts • Scenic Walking Areas
There is not much people in this point may be due to not accessible by shuttle, we get there by our car. We need to walk a few minutes to the view point after parking the car, the elevation here is 8175 feet. We can see some hoodoos view there, but it’s less beautiful then in the Bryce point, so if you don’t have time, then go to Bryce point and skip this point is fine.See more..
Well, you might not need a Jeep but we drive one so it's a Jeep Hike. There are two main features in Buckhorn Draw: Wedge Overlook and the Buckhorn Wash Pictograph Panel. Either one alone is worth the 75 miles of dirt road you'll cover, but you get them both and a handful of other attractions as well (Window Blind Peak, Bottleneck Peak, Swinging Bridge, dinosaur footprint, Morrison-Knudsen Tunnel, Little Grand Canyon). Our adventure was facilitated by our copy of "Guide To Moab, UT Backroads & 4-Wheel-Drive Trails", by Charles A. Wells. An excellent assist!See more..
John Ford's Point if one of the most iconic and scenic spots in the Navajo Tribal Park in Monument Valley. It is one of the first places one reaches after heading out on the drive from the visitor centre, either by one's own car (during the permitted hours), or by tour. It was used during filming of westerns and it has sweeping views. There are also touristy things related to westerns there which one can pay for- photo ops, etc., including horses to hire for photos.See more..
For the commitment that you have to make to drive to Big Spring Canyon Overlook, I was really expecting a better payoff at the end. Don't get me wrong, it's a beautiful drive on Highway 211 & then onto the federal road that eventually leads to the visitors center & the overlook, but I was hoping for a better view of the Needles District. Maybe I should have chosen to turn off Highway 191 for the Needles Overlook, but I thought that the Big Spring Canyon Overlook would do the trick, especially since it seemed to be the bigger of the 2 overlooks & since it included the Needles District visitors center. BTW, the visitors center has limited hours - so we discovered - 8am-4pm - so it was closed by the time we got there at 4:15pm. We've traveled so much around the southwest, that I've come to expect decent payoffs at the end of hikes or drives, and I was just disappointed by this one. I can't compare it to the Needles Overlook - maybe we'll try that drive the next time we're in Moab. But if you're considering making the drive (3 hour round trip from Moab), or trying out another hiking trail, I'd recommend going for the hiking trail. Maybe I'm spoiled, but I didn't think the overlook was worth the time commitment in the car. And the only shots of the Needles came from a few roadside pullouts with the super zoom lens on my camera.See more..
3.5Great Salt Lake State Park(16 reviews) - Quick stop to view the lake Sunday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Observation Decks & Towers
We were passing through and wanted to get a closer look at the lake. We went in the evening and could tell it was going to be a nice sunset. Pets allowed and you pay a $5 entrance fee. It was just ok. Pretty smelly and no one was swimming. Water levels seemed really low too. Worth a stop still.See more..
I loved this spot! The view is way better than any picture. It only takes about 3 minutes to walk to the viewing spot from the parking spot. This is a must see! The right side looks like Mars & the left has beautiful pines. See more..
4.5Moonscape Overlook(10 reviews) - Also called Skyline Overlook Lookouts
A fantastic spot to watch the sun rise over an alien looking landscape. Good dirt road access. Stay away if it has recently rained though.See more..
5.0Artist’s Point(9 reviews) - One of the prettiest stops Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Scenic Walking Areas
Artist's Point (now named Navajo Code Talker Point) is one of the nicest stops on the Valley Drive. You can look out over much of the valley. See more..
All the mesas and buttes were equally stunning. Again, once you have seen 4 or 5 of them, they became less visually interesting for me at least. See more..
4.5Spotted Wolf Canyon View Area(8 reviews) - Well worth the stop: awesome view of the desert landscape Spent < 1 hour Lookouts
Travelling through I70 you can't help being overwhelmed by its awesome landscapes, and if you have time, the landscapes make you want to stop in each and every view area. Well, do it as much as you can, you won't regret it!See more..
5.0Three Sisters(8 reviews) - Stunning scenery with a great guide Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Religious Sites
We booked both a sunset and sunrise tour with Three Sisters in Monument Valley as we wanted to work with a local company. We lucked out in getting Amory as our guide for both tours. He is a great guide! Amory is friendly and engaging, and as a local resident, has vast knowledge of the area. He shared first hand information regarding the customs, beliefs and history of the people on the reservation, answering all of our questions, often punctuating with personal anecdotes. One of our main goals was to get great photos, and Amory went above and beyond by finding the best spots from which to take pictures. He took fun photos of us as well. We will always have great memories (and photos) of our time in Monument Valley. Thanks Amory! Small suggestion: work on confirmation and instruction communication - sending time/date, pick up location and contact information via email would be helpful.See more..
5.0Totem Pole And Yei Be Chei(7 reviews) - Isabelle (France) Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Religious Sites
n Monument valley, we took a tour with a Navajo guide, in an open 4x4 vehicle. It was an unforgettable trip on the chaotic road, winding through a spectacular desert landscape of red sandtone rocks sculpted by erosion. During the trip, we were amazed by the Totem pole, which is are tall towering rock spires pillars rising more than 381 feet high! We learnt that they are all that remains from a highly eroded butte!into the air, saw And here is a whorl, an old mound having reached an advanced stage of erosion. The Totem poles arte sacred for Navajo Indians, as well as the famous Yei Bi Chei, which is also a Navajo spirit invoked during a nine-day ceremony.See more..
5.0North Window Overlook(6 reviews) - One of the most visited viewpoints in Monument Valley Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Observation Decks & Towers
One of the most visited viewpoints in Monument Valley, the North Window Overlook makes for the most beautiful and colorful photographs and picture postcards this side of the Grand Canyon. Located in a gap between the edges of Elephant Butte and Cly Butte which frames East Mitten Butte, it immediately recalls the many epic motion pictures that were filmed in this magnificent landscape, including She Wore A Yellow Ribbon, The Searchers, Cheyenne Autumn, Forrest Gump, A Space Odyssey, Stagecoach, My Darling Clementine, Fort Apache, How The West Was Won, Easy Rider and Once Upon A Time In The West. Even in black and white, Monument Valley's distinctive geological features stand out. The North Window Outlook provides great views of the Mittens and other buttes in the Valley. The location is best photographed at the very moment that the sun rises above the horizon.See more..
4.5Little Westwater Ruin(5 reviews) - Easy and quiet: a wonderful way to be alone with the Pueblo's heritage Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Lookouts • Geologic Formations
I was surprised on how close and easily accessible are the ruins. Moreover they do not attract big groups, so we could enjoy the short walk down the small creek and the ruins all alone in pure contemplation. Visit the Edge of the Cedars Museum first to better understand what you will see at the ruins. Look for 'Five Mesa' to find them. This is how they are called now on maps. So close to Blanding you could barely visit them without the carSee more..
5.0Point Supreme(4 reviews) - Great Park Rangers! Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts
Beautiful viewpoint to seeing Cedar Breaks National Monument. Quaint visitor center located inside an old cabin. Park Rangers were incredible and help you understand the geology of the park. Ramparts Trail takes off from Point Supreme and is a high elevation hike along the rim to an stand of Bristlecone Pine Trees-the world's oldest trees. Located at 10,000 feet, bring a jacket, it was surprisingly cool for July See more..
4.0Sego Valley(1 review) - Pretty Area Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Scenic Walking Areas
This area is a ghost town but so pretty. You really get a feel for what it would have been like to be one of the first people in the area.See more..
This is a scenic overlook on a cliff above the town of La Verkin, Utah. It is access by a dirt road, La Verkin Overlook Road, off of Highway 9 between La Verkin and Virgin, Utah. The dirt road is rough and is about 1.5 miles long. The views are not incredible, but they are nice, with some good views of the surrounding countryside as well as the town of La Verkin. This is on the highway 9 which goes to Zion National Park and is to the west of Zion. It is worth a short visit if one has some time, but I would not say that it is a must-see site. We spent about 20 minutes there at the spot once we arrived. There is a small and badly damaged sign at the spot and there is a broad area to park in. When we were there, there was nobody else around.See more..
Cammina, cammina alla fine del Sunset Trail sulla stradina asfaltata si approda a questo overlook che è uno dei tre del parco, il più vicino all'ingresso. Si apre con uno slargo protetto dal quale ammirare e spaziare con la vista ancora sulle particolari formazioni rocciose ma anche su una quantità di alberi sempreverdi che spiccano contro l'azzurro del cielo. Un bel colpo d'occhio meritato dopo la piacevole passeggiata tra prati e alberi. Per i pigri è possibile giungere in auto e parcheggiare vicino.See more..
