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Vermillion Castle Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. UT
  3. …Southwestern Utah
  4. Brian Head Resort
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“A short, steep climb to a viewpoint below Vermillion Castle. ”

Valerie Norton
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0.7

Miles

1.0

KM

Point to Point

7,462' 2,274 m

High

6,961' 2,122 m

Low

508' 155 m

Up

11' 3 m

Down

15%

Avg Grade (9°)

39%

Max Grade (21°)

Dogs Leashed

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Description

From the signed parking, the trail starts off with a determined climb before leveling off along a large, rocky edge. It passes pillars of composite rocks, bright yellow hoodoos, and the deep reds that are the Vermillion Castle. Views along the canyon are extensive at the end.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Dixie National Forest Office

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Valerie Norton
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  4.0 from 2 votes

#4

in Brian Head Resort

#14576

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#4

in Brian Head Resort

#498

in Utah

#14,576

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Overlooking the painted canyon.
Sep 4, 2020 near Parowan, UT

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Aug 23, 2024
Matthew Kidd
Perfect temperature. Very clear air.
Jun 13, 2015
Valerie Norton
https://valhikes.blogspot.com/2015/06/vermillion-castle.html

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