Utah Points of Interest

Anticline Overlook


Anticline Overlook, situated in the Upper Colorado-Kane Springs watershed of Utah, offers an incredible view of the surrounding landscape. The overlook, which is accessible via a 3.2-mile trail, provides a stunning panoramic view of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, the Kaiparowits Plateau, and the surrounding canyons and mesas. The hike to the overlook is not particularly challenging, but it does require good physical fitness and proper hiking gear. Visitors can expect to see a diverse range of flora and fauna along the way, including deer, elk, and a variety of desert plants.

In addition to the stunning views, Anticline Overlook is also home to a number of unique geological formations. The overlook sits atop a large anticline, which is a geological fold in the rock layers of the earth's crust. The anticline at Anticline Overlook is made up of Navajo Sandstone, and visitors can see evidence of the sedimentary layers that were deposited over millions of years. The area is also home to a number of dinosaur fossils, which have been uncovered by paleontologists in the surrounding rock formations. Overall, Anticline Overlook is a must-see destination for anyone interested in geology, hiking, or simply enjoying the beauty of the natural world. Get driving directions.
ANTICLINE OVERLOOK

Points of Interest
Location
Anticline Overlook
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Black Arch Viewpoint
Broken Arch Trail Viewpoint
Cliffline Viewpoint
Delicate Arch
Double O Arch Viewpoint
Horse Creek Overlook Site
La Sal Mountain Viewpoint
Landscape Arch Trail Viewpoint
Lone Mesa Viewpoint
Maverick Point Overlook
Mill Canyon Tracksite
Monitor and Merrimac Viewpoint
Needles Overlook
Needles Visitor Center
Newspaper Rock Recreation Site
Panorama Point
Plateau Viewpoint
Salt Creek Trailhead
Wilson Arch

Nearby Camping
Location Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Hatch Point 10 5,804 ft
Hunters Canyon 13 4,076 ft
Hamburger Rock 8 4,829 ft
Granstaff 16 3,971 ft
Moonflower Canyon 8 3,959 ft
Drinks Canyon 17 4,001 ft
Kings Bottom 10 3,968 ft
Devils Garden - Arches National Park 52 5,179 ft
Echo 9 4,170 ft
Jaycee Park 7 3,970 ft
Willow Springs Trail Dispersed Numerous 4,343 ft
Upper Big Bend 8 4,001 ft
Williams Bottom 17 3,961 ft
Dead Horse Point State Park 21 5,965 ft
Sand Flats 120 4,699 ft
Goose Island 18 3,969 ft

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