This easy interpretive trail is a 0.6 mile long loop with about a 130 foot elevation change. It heads up the hill behind the visitor's center and past a number of interesting rock formations then turns and heads back to the visitor's center. Pamphlets explaining the stops along the trail can be picked up at the visitor's center.
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| Topographical Map |
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| Graph of Elevation |
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| Trail in Google Earth |
The trail starts from the middle of the parking area not far from the visitor's center. Alternatively, the trail can be started from the far east end of the parking lot and it will join with the point shown above. After the first switch back, a trail heads south east that will take hikers to an old historic cabin. We didn't take the time to go here. I believe if you start the trail from the far east end of the parking area, the trail goes past the cabin.
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| Trailhead where we started in middle of parking area |
The trail climbs steadily and gradually past a number of interesting red rock formations before heading back down.
This trail is open to leashed dogs. There are bathrooms at the visitor's center. Just be aware that they are closed on national holidays.
Directions
This trail is located fairly close to Panguitch, Utah. It is also close to Bryce National Park and is an easy stop to make on your way there if you are approaching the park from the west side. To get there from Northern Utah, take Exit 95 and head east on UT-20. From there, turn right/south on US-89 and continue south to Panguitch. Turn left on Center Street in Panguitch to stay on US-89, and then turn left/east onto UT-12. Continue for about 3.3 miles until you reach the visitor's center on your left.
If you are coming from the Cedar City area, take UT-14 to US-89 and turn left/north. Continue past Hatch and then turn right onto UT-12 and continue for about 3.3 miles until you reach the visitor's center on your left. GPS Coordinates: N37° 44.751' W112° 19.141'
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