Best trails in Dead Horse Point State Park
Want to find the best trails in Dead Horse Point State Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 12 great trails for hiking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 3 easy hiking trails in Dead Horse Point State Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 134 to 1,158 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Dead Horse Point State Park.
Top trails
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(3834)
•Moderate
•5.2 mi
•Est. 2h 24m
Dead Horse Point State Park is located high on the rim of the Colorado River Canyon, north west of Moab, Utah. This loop through the park takes you along the East and West Rim Trails. It offers some of the most spectacular views in the Moab area. There are also some superb picnic sites along this loop. During the winter months, the trail can be icy and snowy. Hikers recommend bringing microspikes, poles, or snowshoes to complete the route.
The Kayenta and Wingate Campgrounds are located...
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3
(541)
•Moderate
•7.9 mi
•Est. 3h 29m
Dead Horse Point State Park is located high on the rim of the Colorado River Canyon, north west of Moab, UT. It offers some of the most spectacular views in the Moab area. There is an excellent hiking/mountain biking loop trail that follows the canyon rim, for more great views.
This route is a combination of the Dead Horse Rim Loop, which is a hiking only trail, and the Big Horn Overlook Trail. The Big Horn Overlook Trail is mountain-bike friendly. You can walk on the rim with outstanding...
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(393)
•Easy
•3.1 mi
•Est. 1h 7m
This trail begins at the Dead Horse Point State Park Visitor Center, where parking and restrooms are available, and leads to Big Horn Overlook. It’s a popular trail with stunning views of the canyon and rock formations at the end. Be prepared for very little shade and soft sand along the way—sturdy footwear is recommended.
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(346)
•Moderate
•8.0 mi
•Est. 2h 47m
The Intrepid Trail System is a series of three loops in Dead Horse Point State Park. The Big Chief Loop is the longest and most technical of them. It offers amazing views and is some of the easiest mountain biking in the Moab area, though it is just technical enough to keep advanced riders interested.
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(280)
•Moderate
•13.7 mi
•Est. 4h 40m
The Dead Horse Point Tour meanders through desert landscapes, showcasing the Colorado River's breathtaking vistas winding far below sheer cliffs. The trail leads through rugged terrain with stretches of bumpy rocks. Along the way, you may encounter horses grazing. The trail is well-marked, guiding you to panoramic viewpoints and cliffside overlooks.
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(214)
•Moderate
•4.3 mi
•Est. 1h 33m
The Great Pyramid Loop Trail, nestled within Utah’s Dead Horse Point State Park near Moab, winds through a striking desert landscape and panoramic canyon vistas. This scenic loop offers sweeping views of the Colorado River, visible from overlooks like the Great Pyramid—a namesake rock formation—and the Colorado River Overlook, where the river carves deep red-rock gorges 2,000 feet below . The trail blends sandy singletrack with occasional slickrock slabs. Accessible from the Dead Horse Point...
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(197)
•Easy
•1.2 mi
•Est. 29m
The trail leads to a dramatic viewpoint where visitors can gaze down at the meandering Colorado River far below, winding through deep canyons and creating a stunning contrast of red rock formations and desert vegetation. The overlook offers sweeping panoramic vistas of the river, as well as the La Sal Mountains in the distance. Along the way, hikers will pass through desert terrain with unique rock formations and colorful wildflowers in the spring.
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Trail reviews for Dead Horse Point State Park
A peak hiking experience. I took the West Rim trailhead from Dead Horse Point and made it to Big Horn Point. Staggering. Works better as out and back as the East Rim is not as remote/challenging and the views are best 1/4 mile from the DHP parking lot.
Wow! If you are only going to do one hike at dead horse point, this is the one to do! Incredible viewpoints everywhere you turned. You got to see the whole 360° view. Thoroughly enjoyed it. The trail was very well marked. Shade off and on. Today it was very very breezy so you did have to hold onto your hat. But it was still an incredible hike. As a bonus these were some of the prettiest bathrooms we’ve seen on our trip.
Conditions: Dusty, Dry ground, Well maintained
East and West Rim Loop
Very impressive views, especially along the East Rim and Dead Horse Point! We started from the East (shorter, easier to follow) and ended with the West. The trail was also easy to make shorter, if needed, by skipping some overlooks and also cutting through Wingate campground to get back to the Visitor Center.
It’s at bit sandy and bumpy at parts, so I would recommend a fat-bike for this trail but overall, it’s a must ride when in Dead Horse Point
Intrepid Trail: Big Chief Loop
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Dead Horse Point State Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Dead Horse Point State Park is Shafer, Meander, and Basin Overlooks via East and West Rim Loop, which has a 4.7 star rating from 3,834 reviews. This trail is 5.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 879 ft.
What is the longest trail in Dead Horse Point State Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Dead Horse Point State Park is Dead Horse Point Tour. This trail is estimated to be 13.7 mi long.
How many trails are in Dead Horse Point State Park?
There are 12 trails in Dead Horse Point State Park. These trails have an average 4.7-star rating from 7,254 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Dead Horse Point State Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Dead Horse Point State Park has you covered. Big Horn Overlook via East Rim, West Rim, and Bighorn Overlook Loop boasts the most elevation gain with 1,158 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Shafer, Meander, and Basin Overlooks via East and West Rim Loop, which will get you 879 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Dead Horse Point State Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 2 camping trails in Dead Horse Point State Park and the most popular is Shafer, Meander, and Basin Overlooks via East and West Rim Loop with an average 4.7 star rating from 3,834 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Dead Horse Point State Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 8 running trails in Dead Horse Point State Park and the most popular is Shafer, Meander, and Basin Overlooks via East and West Rim Loop with an average 4.7 star rating from 3,834 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Dead Horse Point State Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 3 biking trails in Dead Horse Point State Park and the most popular is Intrepid Trail: Big Chief Loop with an average 4.7 star rating from 346 community reviews.