Portal Overlook Trail
Panoramic viewpoint of the Moab Valley, La Sal Mountains, Colorado River, and the south portal.
Statistics
| Total Distance: |
4.0 mi (return) |
| Estimated Time: |
Unknown |
| Average Grade: |
Unknown |
| Structure: |
Linear - Return |
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Elevation Gain:
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Unknown |
| Start Elevation: |
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Details
! Trailhead Location
JayCee Park Recreation Site on Utah Scenic Byway 279, 4.2 miles west of the Utah 279/U.S. 191 junction.
Type of Hike: constructed trail and slickrock
! Area Attractions
Panoramic viewpoint of the Moab Valley, La Sal Mountains, Colorado River, and the south portal.
! Route Description
From JayCee Park, follow the hiking trail up the Colorado towards the river "portal." Please register at the visitor box. From the visitor box, the trail begins its climb to the viewpoint. After several switchbacks, the trail follows a cairned route up "ramps" of Kayenta sandstone to the overlook. Be cautious around the overlook as there are no safety fences. This trail is frequently used by mountain bike riders.
Note: During late afternoons in the summer, this trail is largely in the shade of higher cliffs.
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