Dead Horse Point State Park, Moab

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Imposing cliffs, geological formations, and rugged mesas define Dead Horse Point State Park. In the days of westward expansion, cowboys kept wild mustangs atop the point because it served as a natural corral. Featuring an outcropping of red rock rising 610 m (2,000 ft) above the Colorado River, the park offers more than 2,100 hectares (5,300 acres) that you can explore on foot or by bike. Bike trails cover 27 km (17 mi) along and through the canyons. Several paved footpaths offer hiking options. Keep in mind that the area's elevation of nearly 1,800 m (5,900 ft) can cause you to tire more easily than at a lower altitude. Dead Horse Point State Park is just one of the many highlights you can arrange to see using our , international travel planner Edition.

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By sunsandsand0703

I think many people miss this park because it is surrounded by other National parks. But, the views here are stunning and the crowds are almost non existent, so it makes it so much more enjoyable...

I think many people miss this park because it is surrounded by other National parks. But, the views here are stunning and the crowds are almost non existent, so it makes it so much more enjoyable... more »
By Von1287

We heard it was less crowded here for sunset than other places. We took the drive which was nice and paid the admission. We were greeted by an awesome view and a cool story about this place. We got...

We heard it was less crowded here for sunset than other places. We took the drive which was nice and paid the admission. We were greeted by an awesome view and a cool story about this place. We got... more »

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By Binit Banerjee

A great stop and so worth the 20 $ entry fee. I did the east west rim trail which is a loop during the sunset and it was very good. Start with the west rim. The trail over a long weekend was relatively empty and peaceful, probably due to the cloud coverage. The trail has some nice look out points which are worth stopping and spending a while. I would say it is family friendly and an easy trail with barely much elevation gain but do water.

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By James Bastedo

The view was phenomenal! We went with a bunch of friends too and we took a lot of photos. I would definitely suggest going here with the family. The views are killer! There is also biking and hiking trails that you can go on. You just need to be careful because some areas don't have any railing or stuff like that.

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