Dead Horse Point
Park №241SouthwestEst. 1959

Dead Horse Point

Utah·5,362 acres·March–May & September–October

A 2,000-foot mesa-edge overlook of the Colorado's gooseneck just outside Canyonlands.

Best season
March–May & September–October
Trip length
1 day
Acres
5,362
Region
Southwest
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Highlights

  • Dead Horse Point overlook
  • Pothole Point
  • East & West Rim trails

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