Sunset Point Overlook

Utah

Utah

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0.6 mi

Distance

295 ft

Gain

11 min

Time

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What we do know

  • Inside Bryce Canyon National Park

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  • No access route mapped

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Quick trip — under 2 mi
Out & back

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Elevation & route

Distance
0.6 mi
Elevation gain
295 ft
Elevation loss
295 ft
Highest point
8,007 ft
Lowest point
7,988 ft
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Managing agency
National Park Service

About this trail

Sunset Point Overlook is a short out-and-back trail in Utah managed by the National Park Service. The trail is 0.55 miles and features 1 foot of elevation gain and 295 feet of elevation loss.

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