Monticello
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Lloyd's Lake Loop
Monticello, Utah
2.24 mi
/ 118 ft gain
Lloyd's Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Monticello, Utah.
Newspaper Rock Trail
Monticello, Utah
0.12 mi
/ 3 ft gain
Newspaper Rock Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Monticello, Utah.
Explore the Newspaper Rock Ancient Petroglyphs
Monticello, Utah
4.7
After leaving Moab, turn off Highway 191 on to 211. The drive will wind over the mesa tops and down into red rock canyon country. Enjoy the changing seasons whether the red cliffs are covered in snow or spring desert flowers are blooming.Watch for cattle as this is open range country. Also watch for rain and snow because this road can turn gnarly fast in bad weather. It continues to Canyonlands...
Climbing in Indian Creek
Monticello, Utah
Come November most climbers are missing rock season. It's too cold. There's snow on the ground. There are lots of reasons why you can't climb in my native state, Montana, come November. So when some friends want to head to Moab to go climb in the colder months, I'm in.Indian Creek is a extremely popular climbing destination. It has some of the best crack climbing around. It's a place to test ex...
Beef Basin Wash Cliff Dwellings OHV Trail
Moab, Utah
80.79 mi
/ 7566 ft gain
Beef Basin Wash Cliff Dwellings OHV Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Moab, Utah.
Salt Creek Canyon Trail
Monticello, Utah
12.33 mi
/ 1555 ft gain
Salt Creek Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Blanding, Utah.
Backpack Salt Creek
Monticello, Utah
33 mi
/ 1000 ft gain
The Needles District of Canyonlands receives 6 times as many backpackers as its more popular neighbor across the Colorado River, Island in the Sky. The Needles has an excellent trail network that is incredibly diverse, featuring amazing rock features as well as grassy meadows and savannahs. While Salt Creek Canyon is not as extreme and stunning as the trails that go through the heart of the di...
Rock Climbing in Indian Creek
Monticello, Utah
5.0
Just outside the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park and 40 miles south of Moab lies one of the greatest crack climbing destinations in the world. Indian Creek is home to world famous routes such as "Supercrack of the Desert" 5.10 "Way Rambo" 5.12- and "Incredible Hand Crack" 5.10c.This place is not for the novice. Most of the climbing here is 5.10 and up. Because of the consistently ...
Beef Basin OHV Trail
Monticello, Utah
13.4 mi
/ 1004 ft gain
Beef Basin OHV Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near Monticello, Utah.
Places to stay
Monticello, Utah
Buckboard
Overview
Buckboard Campground sits in the Manti-LaSal National Forest in southeast Utah at the foot of the Abajo Mountains. Visitors enjo...
Monticello, Utah
Devils Canyon
Overview
Devils Canyon Campground sits in the Manti-LaSal National Forest of southeast Utah at the foot of the Abajo Mountains. Recreatio...
Blanding, Utah
Nizhoni
Overview
Nizhoni Campground sits in the Manti-LaSal National Forest in southeast Utah, at the foot of the Abajo Mountains.Recreation
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Monticello, Utah
Windwhistle Group Site
Overview
The Windwhistle Group Site is ideal for small gatherings looking for a quiet retreat. The parking is limited and you must walk...
Moab, Utah
Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground
Overview
The Needles Campground and group sites are located deep within the southern portion of Canyonlands National Park in southeastern...
Moab, Utah
Creek Pasture Group Site
Overview
The Creek Pasture Group Site at Creek Pasture Campground is ideal for large groups wishing to recreate in the Indian Creek area,...
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