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gem icon Mummy Cliff from Panorama Point [Suggest Edits]

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  2. UT
  3. …Southeastern Utah
  4. …Capitol Reef National Park
  5. Fruita / Front Country
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A part of the 87 mile long Waterpocket Fold, the dark red Moenkopi siltstone and mudstone has formed the beautiful Mummy Cliffs. You can either admire the red cliffs from below at Panorama Point (and several other spots as far away as Hogback Ridge on clear days) or take Chimney Rock Trail to see Capitol Reef Canyon and all that surrounds it.

On the Road: A part of the Hwy 24 drive, you can stop at several points to either view or hike to the cliff.

Family Friendly: Be sure to point this impressive sight as you drive past or stop at the viewpoint to take it all in.

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Dylan Payne

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Oct 17, 2023
Anni Thatcher
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Sep 19, 2023
Cole Halling
Jun 15, 2023
Rachel Leatherman
Nov 3, 2022
Tom Herr
Massive engaging red rocks of Mummy Cliffs from Panorama Point. It was snowing, but the Cliffs were close enough to not be obscuring.
May 22, 2022
Merritt Stanton
Did Panorama Point. Didn't see Mummy Cliff.
Oct 20, 2021
Keri Chipman
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Susan Pelletier
May 19, 2021
Tom Beers

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