Lyman Canyon Overlook

Lyman Canyon Overlook is an easy, short hike in the Monticello Ranger District of Manti-La Sal National Forest in southern Utah, about 2.8 miles long and with a one-way elevation gain of 162 feet. The trail runs on natural surface and is open year round. The route is an out-and-back, starting at about 8,239 feet and climbing to a high point of 8,414 feet. The trail is rated easy and is open to bikes, so it works for a quick walk, a ride or both. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Monticello run from highs around 79°F in June to about 74°F in September, with the station sitting roughly 1,300 feet below the trail, so temperatures on the overlook run cooler. Several other trails sit close by. West Rim Texas Canyon, a mountain biking route, is about 1.3 miles away, and East Texas Rim and Short Point Trail are both hikes within about 1.6 miles. The Arch Canyon Overlook Trail is about 2.5 miles off.