Contact Info
Moab, UT 84532
- Local:
- 435-719-2313
- Local:
- 435-719-2313
Basics
- Location:
- Off the main scenic drive in the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park
- Length:
- 8 mile semi-loop
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 4 to 5 hours
- Elevation Change:
- 1550 feet
- Season:
- Year round, but best Apr.-May and Sep.-Oct.
Description
Upheaval Dome Trail loops around both sides of Upheaval Dome (a crater about 3 miles across and 1,200 feet deep containing a raised jumble of rock) and then follows Upheaval Canyon to the Green River. (Of the two, the loop around the southwest side of the dome is more steep and difficult.) A spur trail at the west side of the dome leads into the basin at the dome's center. The trail provides outstanding views of the canyon country, Green River and Upheaval Dome. The last few miles are across open desert and is especially unpleasant during the summer.
Details
Location:
Off the main scenic drive in the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park
Length:
8 mile semi-loop
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
4 to 5 hours
Elevation Change:
1550
Season:
Year round, but best Apr.-May and Sep.-Oct.
Camping Info
Dispersed camping allowed
