Breathtaking Vistas at Powell Point Vista

Getting There

• Hiking

  From the center of Escalante, make your way to the Escalante River Trailhead. Head southeast on Main Street toward UT-12. Turn left onto UT-12 and continue for about 0.5 miles. Look for the trailhead on the right side. Begin your hike on the Escalante River Trail. Follow the trail for approximately 5 miles, enjoying the scenic beauty and keeping an eye out for trail markers. As you approach Powell Point, watch for a side trail leading up to Powell Point Vista, which is about a half mile from the main trail.

• Biking

  Starting from the Escalante Visitor Center, head east on Main Street toward UT-12. Turn left onto UT-12 and bike for about 0.5 miles until you reach the Escalante River Trailhead. Secure your bike and begin hiking the Escalante River Trail. Continue on the trail for approximately 5 miles. You will encounter a marked turnoff for Powell Point Vista, which is an additional half mile hike from the main trail.

• Walking

  If you're in the downtown area of Escalante, walk east along Main Street until you reach the intersection with UT-12. Cross the street and continue walking southeast on UT-12 for about 0.5 miles until you arrive at the Escalante River Trailhead. From there, you will start your hike along the Escalante River Trail for about 5 miles. Look for signs indicating the trail to Powell Point Vista, which will be a short hike of about half a mile off the main trail.