Surprise Overlook

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US
Utah
Trails
Surprise Overlook

Highlights of Surprise Overlook

Desert

Sand

Snow Wheeling

Wash

Highest Elevation

4652 ft

Shape of Trail

Out & Back

Typically Open

Year Round

Best Direction

N/A

Nearest Town

Moab

Nearest Services

Moab

Management Agency

Bureau of Land Management

District

Moab Field Office

Overview

Surprise Overlook near Moab is an excellent extension of your day if you are exploring Gemini Bridges, Little Canyon, or Bull Canyon. The trail is very short, with fantastic scenery in the immediate desert landscape and views of the La Sal Mountains in the distance. The trail's end treats you to a breathtaking view deep into Day Canyon. The trail is appropriately named because as you drive it, you have no idea of the view of the hidden Day Canyon. It is quite the surprise!