Boulder
The Old West town of Boulder, Utah has location, location, location, set within easy driving distance of both Capitol Reef National Park and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Plan Around Boulder
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Boulder Details
The Old West town of Boulder, Utah has location, location, location, set within easy driving distance of both Capitol Reef National Park (to the east) and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Anasazi Indian State Park is located in Boulder, and the Burr Trail connects the town to the Waterpocket Fold region. Just 180 people live in this once isolated town, which is located on scenic Highway 12. Travelers will find hotels and other lodging in Boulder as well as restaurants, shops, and galleries.
Difficulty
Low
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Region
Outside the Park
Nearby Parks Around Boulder
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Boulder
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18.8 mi away
Red Canyon Trail and Route
The Red Canyon Trail and Route is an easy-to-moderate 5.6-mile roundtrip hike.
19.7 mi away
Cedar Mesa Campground
The Cedar Mesa Campground is one of two primitive campgrounds in Capitol Reef National Park.
20.7 mi away
Strike Valley Overlook Trail
The very short .9-mile round trip Strike Valley Overlook hike does proved some challenge nonetheless.
21.3 mi away
Upper Muley Twist Canyon Route
The rim route in Upper Muley Twist Canyon provides hikers with great views of the Waterpocket Fold and surrounding area.
22.0 mi away
Lower Muley Twist Canyon Route
From 1881 to 1884, Lower Muley Twist Canyon served as a wagon trail for Mormon pioneers traveling south.
