Overview

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This exciting hike along the Gooseberry Trail is the shortest route from the Island in the Sky mesa to the White Rim. Along the way are big canyon views, dramatic cliffs, colorful geology, a pleasant wash walk and white rim rocks balanced on red pedestals. It's a relatively short hike but there's a big descent and it's all uphill on the way back. The upper part of the trail offers the best views, so if time or energy are limited consider descending partway and turning around.

Stats

4.5 mi   1,500 ft   3.3 hr




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Map

Out-and-back itinerary

Features

Look forward to

views
great
cliffs
great
canyons
good
colorful geology
good
desert scrub
good

Challenges

Be prepared for

rough surface
rough trail
UV exposure
lots
heat exposure
lots
slippery surface
some mild
heavy sand
mild

Difficulty

Intermediate

Difficulty

Suitable for

intermediate
 
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int
adv
exp

Getting there

Planning your trip

fee accessno dogsapr - octany vehicle

$10 entrance fee for Canyonlands National Park.

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