Overview

Hype:

A short hike along a paved, level trail leads to a small platform overlooking a rock formation that has been described as a mini Bryce Canyon. There is a small picnic area at the trailhead.

Trail Condition: Class 0 (Trail is paved. No elevation gain.)

Time: 15-20 minutes

Length: 0.25 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: Negligible

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

0-3
4-11
12-19
20-49
50-69
70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

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Features:
  • Hiking Trails
  • No Drinking Water
  • Hoodoos
  • Mountains
  • Marked Trails
  • Picnic Tables
  • Restrooms - Vault
  • Road Access is Paved
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible
  • Viewpoint, Overlooks, Vistas
  • Interpretive Signs
  • Wildflowers and Vegitation
  • Wildlife and Birding

Links: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/uwcnf/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=9860&actid=50

Getting There

Navigate to 39.804971, -111.688867.

Park in the parking area on the south side of the road.

Route

From the parking area, follow the paved trail southeast for 0.11 miles to the overlook. Return the way you came.

Maps

Closest City or Region: Payson Canyon, Utah

Coordinates: 39.802894, -111.687324

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June 5, 2021 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye,

Logistics

Start: 3:30

End: 3:45

Story

While we were driving the Nebo Loop, we did a quick hike to Devils Kitchen. It had been on my radar for several years, and it wasn't as cool as I thought it would be. I got my drone out to try to get some cool video of the area, but all the batteries were dead. Maybe next time...

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