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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 Halls Creek Overlook.
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
Favorite Post hike to Strike Valley Overlook. Hiking back through the canyon wash access road to the vehicle.
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
Favorite Waterpocket Fold from the Post Cutoff Trail. with permission from walkaboutwest *No Commercial Use
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

Waterpocket District Hiking

  • 90 Miles 145 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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1.9 mi 3.0 km #1Post Cutoff Trail
Difficult
Escalante, UT
Difficult
Escalante, UT
12.8 mi 20.6 km #2Lower Muley Twist Canyon Trail
Intermediate
Escalante, UT
Intermediate
Escalante, UT
0.5 mi 0.7 km #3Strike Valley Overlook Trail
Intermediate
Loa, UT
Intermediate
Loa, UT
1.2 mi 1.9 km #4Surprise Canyon Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Escalante, UT
Intermediate/Difficult
Escalante, UT
8.0 mi 12.9 km #5Upper Muley Twist Canyon Trail
Difficult
Escalante, UT
Difficult
Escalante, UT
2.5 mi 4.1 km #6Upper Muley Twist Canyon Access Road
Easy
Loa, UT
Easy
Loa, UT
1.4 mi 2.3 km #7Red Canyon
Easy/Intermediate
Escalante, UT
Easy/Intermediate
Escalante, UT
1.1 mi 1.8 km #8Headquarters Canyon Trail
Intermediate
Escalante, UT
Intermediate
Escalante, UT
4.7 mi 7.5 km #9Halls Creek Drainage
Easy/Intermediate
Escalante, UT
Easy/Intermediate
Escalante, UT
1.3 mi 2.1 km #10Muley Tanks and Hamburger Rocks Spur
Intermediate
Escalante, UT
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