Dead Horse Point State Park
Offers panoramic views of the canyons and the Colorado River, providing a scenic overlook and shorter hiking options suitable for different activity levels.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Dead Horse Point State Park
Welcome, fellow explorer, to the breathtaking precipice of Dead Horse Point State Park. Situated a mere thirty two miles from the bustling outdoor hub of Moab, this park offers a vantage point that is, without exaggeration, one…
Listen in the app2The Neck and the Cowboy Corral
As we begin our trek along the Rim Trail, heading in a counterclockwise direction, our first crucial geographic feature is a land bridge known simply as the Neck. To understand the name and the brutal history of this park, you…
Listen in the app3The Rim Overlook and Ephemeral Ecosystems
Continuing approximately one mile from the visitor center, we venture out onto a short spur trail that leads to the Rim Overlook. The view from this specific vantage point offers a spectacular, sweeping look down into the rugged…
Listen in the app4Shafer Canyon Overlook and the Miner's Trail
A short hike further along the west rim brings us to the Shafer Canyon Overlook. Approach the edge with caution, as there are no guardrails here to separate you from the abyss. …
Listen in the app5Meander Overlook and the Paradox of the Potash
Advancing to our next designated viewpoint, we arrive at the Meander Overlook. Here, the primary architect of this entire vast landscape finally takes center stage, the mighty Colorado River. …
Listen in the app6Dead Horse Point and the Legend of the Lost
We have now reached the absolute apex of our journey, the eponymous Dead Horse Point itself. Here, the mesa narrows to a sharp prow, surrounded by a two thousand foot vertical drop on almost all sides. …
Listen in the app7The East Rim Trail and Desert Solitude
Having absorbed the dramatic history and sweeping views of the main point, we now begin our return journey toward the visitor center via the East Rim Trail. This two mile stretch of the loop offers a profound shift in atmosphere. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As our circuit of Dead Horse Point State Park concludes near the visitor center, it is worthwhile to pause and reflect on the immense scales of time and space we have confronted today. You have stood upon a peninsula suspended in…
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What is Dead Horse Point State Park?
Dead Horse Point State Park is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.5778, -109.7311 |
| Last updated |