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Big Spring Canyon Overlook – Viewpoint 4 - Slickrock Trail loop from Pothole Point Trailhead

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United States
Utah
San Juan County

Big Spring Canyon Overlook – Viewpoint 4 - Slickrock Trail loop from Pothole Point Trailhead

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Big Spring Canyon Overlook – Viewpoint 4 - Slickrock Trail loop from Pothole Point Trailhead

02:21

8.68km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Needles District

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

25 m

Pothole Point Trailhead

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The Pothole point trail is a short but beautiful round trip with rocks and lots of small cacti. The name comes from the rock depressions in the slick rock which fill with water after rain

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2

2.43 km

Big Spring Canyon Overlook

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Hike on 10/11/2022:

At the end of the road in the Canyonlands Needles District is the Big Spring Canyon Overlook.

Right there and only a few meters away are massive …

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2.72 km

Slickrock Trail Trailhead

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A simple hike through the countryside. It offers beautiful views of the countryside. For those who drive the Grand Circle, this trip is not worth it.

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4

3.67 km

Canyon View

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5

4.40 km

Viewpoint 4 - Slickrock Trail

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The viewpoints are signposted and the path there marked with cairns, so-called Cairns. The Cairns are set up by the Rangers.

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4.68 km

Viewpoint 3 - Slickrock Trail

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The viewpoints are signposted and the path there marked with cairns, so-called Cairns. The Cairns are set up by the Rangers.

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5.16 km

Viewpoint 2 - Slickrock Trail

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The viewpoints are signposted and the path there marked with cairns, so-called Cairns. The Cairns are set up by the Rangers.

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8

5.68 km

Slickrock Trail Loop

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If you have more time for this area, this highlight is okay. If you do not see it, do not miss anything.

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8.68 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.90 km

3.76 km

893 m

116 m

Surfaces

3.90 km

3.76 km

722 m

287 m

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