There’s Nothing Quite As Magical As The Rock Formations You’ll Find At Red Canyon In Utah
It seems like everyone knows about Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park, but if you are looking for a magical place to get away from those crowds, then you have to check out Red Canyon, Utah, where the rock formations and color will blow you away! Be sure to stop by the visitor’s center before you venture out into the canyon to gather your maps, come up with a plan, and talk to the knowledgeable rangers for suggestions.
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Located near Bryce Canyon National Park, Red Canyon features bright red rock towers, hoodoos, soil, and cliffs.
Located off of Scenic Byway 12, the drive to Red Canyon is almost as mesmerizing as Red Canyon itself. You will drive through several red rock tunnels on your way to the canyon.
Red Canyon is located in Dixie National Forest which means many activities that aren't allowed in national parks, like mountain biking and horseback riding, are welcomed in Red Canyon.
With countless trails to choose from, you will have no trouble finding a hike that suits your desires. Some of our favorite trails are Pink Ledges and Golden wall.
Whether you plan a trip directly to Red Canyon, or you make it one of your stops on a Bryce Canyon National Park visit, you will be happy you did. With a landscape and geological features unlike any other area on earth, Red Canyon is a remarkable place that offers so many way to enjoy the area and nature. Have you been to Red Canyon? What was your favorite trail?
Address: Red Canyon, Utah 84759, USA
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Born in San Diego, Spencer Schneider is a UMass Law graduate who began freelance writing last year when he decided to pack up and move to Utah for ski and climbing season. Now in San Francisco, Spencer can usually be found outside on an adventure or honing his photography.
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