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    Dead Horse Point State Park

    4,351 Reviews
    #8 of 98 things to do in Moab
    State Parks, Nature & Parks
    Sr 313, Moab, UT 84532
    +1 435-259-2614
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    From the prominence of Dead Horse Point, 2,000 feet above a gooseneck in the Colorado River, an ever changing landscape unfurls. Immense vertical cliffs meet with canyons carved by ice, water and wind creating a visual masterpiece. Plants and animals surviving on the edge of existence face many challenges of extreme conditions within this high desert environment. Stories of ancient hunters, resting along the cliff tops while knapping chert in preparation for the next hunt, and cowboys of the late 1800's, chasing wild mustangs onto Dead Horse Point, using the narrow neck to block off the natural corral . What story will you discover on your visit to Dead Horse Point State Park?

    About Dead Horse Point State Park

    From the prominence of Dead Horse Point, 2,000 feet above a gooseneck in the Colorado River, an ever changing landscape unfurls. Immense vertical cliffs meet with canyons carved by ice, water and wind creating a visual masterpiece. Plants and animals surviving on the edge of existence face many challenges of extreme conditions within this high desert environment. Stories of ancient hunters, resting along the cliff tops while knapping chert in preparation for the next hunt, and cowboys of the late 1800's, chasing wild mustangs onto Dead Horse Point, using the narrow neck to block off the natural corral . What story will you discover on your visit to Dead Horse Point State Park?
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    “grand canyon” (356 reviews)
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    Sr 313, Moab, UT 84532
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    Reviewed today via mobile
    A quick trip

    We made a quick drive down to the scenic point and stayed for 30 minutes or so. We were lucky to catch the food truck while it was open as it was the only thing other than trail mix for many miles. I had a...More

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    Amazing view

    This was really amazing, views were incredible, very nice area with walking paths and overlooks. Do not miss it if in the area.

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    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Great views and walks

    Decided to try this park for a day - great decision! Scenery is spectacular and the full rim walk enjoyable and not too strenuous. Take time to go for a decent wander - well worth it.

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    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Visited Dead Horse Point

    Breath-taking views. Well worth it. Very beautiful. Highly recommended to visit, even though it is a little out of the way.

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    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    VIEWS !

    Glad we didn’t miss this one! After a trip here you should also take Moab Jett and do a tour down the river and through the park. What an experience!

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    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Jaw Dropping

    Nature with millions of years of work is stunning. I don’t believe for a second the story of how the place got its name. We visited on a cold day, but if you are here in hear and you hike, carry and drink much water.

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    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Dead Horse is OK

    We stopped by Dead Horse on the way back from Canyonlands Island in the sky area. Unfortunately, it started to rain when we arrived. A side benefit of the rain was a beautiful rainbow. But after being in Canyonlands, this state park was a little...More

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    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Worth the drive

    We have visited Dead Horse Point several times over the past few years. The drive is a bit long from Moab, but well worth it. Many views provided of this unique look at the curvy Colorado River at a very well-maintained facility. We spent some...More

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    Reviewed 6 days ago
    amazing views

    Spectacular views. The visitor center looks great and I was looking forward to the art exhibit but it was closed

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Dead Horse Does It!

    Unbeknownst to us we arrived in Moab during the busiest week of the year (Spring Break before Easter during Jeep Jamboree). After a night of disbursed camping we decided to try Dead Horse Point State Park and were thrilled to discover they had brand new...More

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    Response from Linda L | Reviewed this property |
    There is one stop at the Visitor’s Centre, and another at the Overlook at the end of the road. There are easy walks that you can do from both points, or you can do a circle hike around the whole rim. It’s so different from... More
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    Response from MellohYellow | Reviewed this property |
    Walking the rim (completely or partially) is worth the effort, many great views that give different perspectives on the canyonlands below.
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    Response from Arno0571 | Reviewed this property |
    Keep in mind that US school summer holidays start mid June, which might result in more people in the parks. This also counts for the weekends. On your way from Bryce to Arches you might opt to take a southern route pending... More
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