Goosenecks Point
Maybe this overlook gets its name from visitors craning their neck to take yet another amazing Capitol Reef view?
Plan Around Goosenecks Point
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Goosenecks Point Details
Maybe this overlook gets its name from visitors craning their neck to take yet another amazing Capitol Reef view? Actually, the moniker stems from the fact that Sulphur Creek has cut a tight bend, known as a gooseneck, into the sandstone below. But either interpretation is valid to us. Enjoy the view of the canyon from 800 feet up, keep a sharp eye out for hikers below, but mind the rim! Also, don't forget to also check out the nearby Sunset Point and Panorama Point.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Goosenecks Point
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0.1 mi away
Goosenecks Trail
Not a hike but a stroll, the Goosenecks Trail leads just 600 feet from the parking lot to Goosenecks Point.
0.1 mi away
Sunset Point Trail
The very short, easy Sunset Point Trail is a mere 4/10 of a mile from the parking area to the scenic Sunset Point overlook.
0.3 mi away
Sunset Point
Your view is of a desert river valley and, notably, more distant buttes striped with layer upon layer of eroded sedimentary rock.
0.6 mi away
Panorama Point
Dramatic views await at the aptly named Panorama Point: take your selfie stick photo here!
0.6 mi away
Panorama Point Parking Area
It's just a short walk from the Panorama Point parking lot to Panorama Point itself.
