
Dead Horse Point State Park
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This park experiences heavy crowds, especially on weekends.
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Popular destination, arrive early for parking
Best: Weekdays before 10am
Dead Horse Point State Park is a state park in San Juan County, Utah in the United States, featuring a dramatic overlook of the Colorado River and Canyonlands National Park. The park opened to the public in 1959 and covers 5,362 acres (2,170 ha) of high desert at an elevation of 5,900 feet (1,800 m).
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Why go: Similar hiking, alpine terrain, desert landscapes experience
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