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Gems in Waterpocket District - 2

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gem Favorite The far right end of the overlook.

Strike Valley Overlook

(7) Escalante, UT
gem Favorite No Photos

Halls Creek Narrows

(2) Escalante, UT

Recommended Routes in Waterpocket District - 3

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Favorite Post hike to Strike Valley Overlook. Hiking back through the canyon wash access road to the vehicle.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Strike Valley Overlook and Upper Muley Twist Canyon

15.8 mi 25.4 km 1,344' Up 409.68 m Up 1,344' Down 409.61 m Down

Escalante, UT
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Favorite Waterpocket Fold from the Post Cutoff Trail. with permission from walkaboutwest *No Commercial Use
Intermediate Intermediate

Lower Muley Twist Canyon Loop

15.4 mi 24.9 km 1,051' Up 320.29 m Up 1,051' Down 320.33 m Down

Escalante, UT
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Favorite Halls Creek Overlook.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Halls Creek and Narrows Route (Grand Gulch)

23.7 mi 38.2 km 2,455' Up 748.3 m Up 2,456' Down 748.52 m Down

Escalante, UT
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Waterpocket District Hiking

  • 35 Miles 57 Kilometers of Trail
  • 3 Recommended Routes
  • 2 Gems Gems
  • 1 Easy Trail Easy Trails
  • 10 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 2 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Waterpocket District - 10

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0.5 mi 0.7 km #1Strike Valley Overlook Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Loa, UT
Intermediate Intermediate
Loa, UT
8.0 mi 12.9 km #2Upper Muley Twist Canyon Trail
Difficult Difficult
Escalante, UT
Difficult Difficult
Escalante, UT
2.5 mi 4.1 km #3Upper Muley Twist Canyon Access Road
Easy Easy
Loa, UT
Easy Easy
Loa, UT
1.9 mi 3.0 km #4Post Cutoff Trail
Difficult Difficult
Escalante, UT
Difficult Difficult
Escalante, UT
12.8 mi 20.6 km #5Lower Muley Twist Canyon Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Escalante, UT
Intermediate Intermediate
Escalante, UT
1.2 mi 1.9 km #6Surprise Canyon Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Escalante, UT
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Escalante, UT
1.1 mi 1.8 km #7Headquarters Canyon Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Escalante, UT
Intermediate Intermediate
Escalante, UT
1.4 mi 2.3 km #8Red Canyon
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Escalante, UT
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Escalante, UT
1.3 mi 2.1 km #9Muley Tanks and Hamburger Rocks Spur
Intermediate Intermediate
Escalante, UT
Intermediate Intermediate
Escalante, UT
4.7 mi 7.5 km #10Halls Creek Drainage
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Escalante, UT
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Escalante, UT

Photos of Waterpocket District - 91

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Burr Trail Road, Capitol Reef
Feb 19, 2016 near Escalante, UT
Another Arch on UMT Trail.
Feb 19, 2016 near Escalante, UT
The view at the top.
Apr 19, 2016 near Loa, UT
The far right end of the overlook.
Apr 20, 2016 near Loa, UT
Panoramic view of the valley below and the Henry Mountains in the distance.
Apr 20, 2016 near Loa, UT
Post hike to Strike Valley Overlook. Hiking back through the canyon wash access road to the vehicle.
Apr 20, 2016 near Loa, UT
This area has a large rock obstacle that, during a wet season, will have a puddle at the bottom to traverse before the small ascent.
Aug 27, 2018 near Loa, UT
Henry Mountains across from the Oyster Shell Reef
Oct 21, 2018 near Escalante, UT
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