A Seven-Day Utah Park Adventure Begins With Cliffs, Crowds, And A Crater Debate
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We kick off a seven-day Utah parks road trip with Canyonlands’ Island in the Sky, moving from the quick drama of Mesa Arch to the long horizons of Grand View and the unsolved geology of Upheaval Dome. Short hikes, big views, practical tips, and a standing question: meteor strike or salt dome collapse.
• Mesa Arch hike overview and viewpoints
• Trail etiquette and protecting cryptobiotic soil
• Grand View Point rim trail highlights and river layout
• Parking pressure, timing, and safety around crowds
• Upheaval Dome theories: meteor impact versus salt uplift and collapse
• Route-finding with cairns and a second overlook payoff
• Recommendations on best spots and day pacing
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