Hike the Glen Canyon Dam Overlook

Glen Canyon Overlook
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Hike the Glen Canyon Dam Overlook
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Distance
0.11 miles
Elevation Gain
124 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

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Scenic
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River
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Lake
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The hike to Glen Canyon Dam overlook is a quick and scenic 10 minutes. This short hike produces views of the Colorado River and Lake Powell.

The Glen Canyon Dam separates the Colorado River from Lake Powell. The terrain on this hike is uneven and rocky. The overlook is located on Scenic View Drive off of highway 89. Glen Canyon Dam is located in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

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Natalie F
7/8/2020
Sunset views!!!
Our hotel was right here, so we walked over one night and were not disappointed. Crazy sunset views without a crowd. Easy walk ...
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Lucas Bremer
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6/18/2020
Photographers must stop and see this.
Come at sunset for incredible colors of Glen Canyon and the dam. Its a fairly easy trip to the overlook from the parking lot.
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