Upheaval Dome

It's 5 miles from the Green River Overlook to Upheaval Dome. There's a parking lot, as well as picnic tables and toilets, at the trailhead.

Trail Details:

Moderate

Distance: 1.7 miles

Elevation gain: 321 feet

Time: 1 hr

Loop: no

Description: Hike along the rim of this 3-mile wide, 1,000 foot deep crater. The latest theory is that this was formed by a meteor impact roughly 60 million years ago.

There are 2 overlooks. One is in 0.3 miles. Continue on the trail to reach the 2nd overlook 0.5 miles later.

Built in stone steps help make the ascent a little easier.

Views of Upheaval Dome.

You will need to climb down to reach the railing of the 2nd Overlook when you see this sign.

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