If you’re looking for an easy hike with a long, scenic drive on a dirt road to get there, the Big Pocket Overlooks to Cathedral Point is a good option. Located near the trailhead for Upper Salt Creek just outside…
Spectacular Views from Anticline Overlook
Anticline Overlook is probably my favorite overlook of all the viewpoints in Canyon Rims National Recreation Area (other favorites are the Needles Overlook, Minor Overlook, and Canyonlands Overlook). It offers several views of spectacular scenery, from canyons and rock formations…
Upper Salt Creek to Kirk Cabin
Upper Salt Creek was a hike I’d had my eye on for quite a while. I’d even almost convinced my group to do it back in 2020 on our way back from Death Valley (we landed in Arches and Island…
Exploring Minor Overlook in Canyon Rims Recreation Area
I have four favorite overlooks in Canyon Rims Recreation Area south of Moab, Utah: Needles Overlook, Minor Overlook, Canyonlands Overlook, and Anticline Overlook. Each one is special and beautiful in its own way, but today I’d like to take a…