Gunlock Bypass

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Located outside the small town of Gunlock, Utah, is the scenic and secluded Gunlock State Park and Reservoir. The reservoir is surrounded by large red sandstone rocks and inviting red sandy beaches. Gunlock Bypass trail is a mildly challenging route that travels 3.5 miles through the area outside th...Read More
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Highlights of Gunlock Bypass

Desert Category IconDesert
Rock Category IconRock
Sand Category IconSand
Scenic Category IconScenic
Water Category IconWater
Highest Elevation
3795 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
North
Official Trail Name
Gunlock Bypass
Nearest Town
Santa Clara
Nearest Services
Santa Clara
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
St. George Field Office

Overview

Located outside the small town of Gunlock, Utah, is the scenic and secluded Gunlock State Park and Reservoir. The reservoir is surrounded by large red sandstone rocks and inviting red sandy beaches. Gunlock Bypass trail is a mildly challenging route that travels 3.5 miles through the area outside the State Park Boundary. The trail travels across and along a crystal clear creek that's shaded by countless Cottonwood trees. The trail has a few challenges for stock-type 4x4 vehicles. There is some mild rock crawling and a steep sandy hill to climb. The trail has some of the best FREE campsites in the area; some are along or near the creek that flows year-round. The trail connects with the scenic Gunlock Reservoir trail, where you can gain access to the lakeshore and additional camping.

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29 Trail Photos
4 Trail Concerns
1 Community Reviews
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