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Utah's secret splendors: discovering off-the-beaten-path treasures

Embark on a journey to the lesser-known corners of Utah with this curated collection of hidden gems. From secluded natural wonders and ancient archaeological sites to quirky roadside attractions, these points of interest showcase the diversity and unique beauty found beyond the state's mainstream tourist spots. Dive into the very heart of Utah's wilderness and culture as you explore its secret splendors.

House on Fire Ruins
House on Fire Ruins

Bears Ears National Monument, United States

Well-preserved Ancestral Puebloan ruins that resemble flames.

Fantasy Canyon
Fantasy Canyon

Uintah County, United States

Bizarre rock formations creating an otherworldly landscape.

Sun Tunnels
Sun Tunnels

Great Basin Desert, United States

Massive concrete tubes in the desert aligned with the sun.

Mystic Hot Springs
Mystic Hot Springs

Monroe, United States

Natural hot springs with a collection of antique bathtubs.

Goblin Valley
Goblin Valley

Goblin Valley State Park, United States

An eerie landscape of hoodoos and bizarre rock formations.

The Wedge Overlook
The Wedge Overlook

San Rafael Swell, United States

Stunning panoramic views often referred to as 'Utah's Little Grand Canyon'.

Kanarra Creek Canyon
Kanarra Creek Canyon

Kanarraville, United States

Hidden slot canyon with a picturesque waterfall.

Potash Road Dinosaur Tracks
Potash Road Dinosaur Tracks

Moab, United States

A cliffside preserve of ancient dinosaur tracks.

Fremont Indian State Park and Museum
Fremont Indian State Park and Museum

Sevier County, United States

A site rich in ancient petroglyphs and pictographs.

Newspaper Rock
Newspaper Rock

Bears Ears National Monument, United States

Large petroglyph panel carved by ancient Native Americans.

Hell's Backbone Bridge
Hell's Backbone Bridge

Boulder, United States

Scenic wooden bridge surrounded by incredible wilderness.

Snow Canyon Petroglyphs
Snow Canyon Petroglyphs

Snow Canyon State Park, United States

Rock carvings etched by early indigenous people.

Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park

Kane County, United States

Vast dunes of pink-hued sand against a backdrop of red cliffs.

Paria Rimrocks Toadstool Hoodoos
Paria Rimrocks Toadstool Hoodoos

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, United States

Colorful mushroom-shaped rock formations in a remote area.

The Spiral Jetty
The Spiral Jetty

Great Salt Lake, United States

A massive earthwork sculpture constructed from mud, salt crystals, and basalt rocks.

Cosmic Ashtray
Cosmic Ashtray

Comté de Garfield, United States

A unique and striking geological formation resembling a massive ashtray, set amidst a rugged landscape. This natural wonder is known for its vibrant colors and unusual shape, attracting hikers and nature enthusiasts.

Red Canyon Tunnels
Red Canyon Tunnels

Panguitch, United States

Historic tunnels surrounded by stunning red rock formations.

Moonshine Arch
Moonshine Arch

Vernal, United States

A secluded natural arch with picturesque views, accessible only by hiking.

Bonneville Salt Flats
Bonneville Salt Flats

Wendover, United States

Expansive salt flats offering a surreal and beautiful landscape.

Maple Canyon
Maple Canyon

Sanpete County, United States

Unique cobblestone climbing area set in a forested canyon.

Nine Mile Canyon
Nine Mile Canyon

Price, United States

Often called 'the world’s longest art gallery', home to numerous petroglyphs.

Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum
Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum

Blanding, United States

A museum and archaeological site displaying ancient Puebloan artifacts.

Swasey's Cabin
Swasey's Cabin

Emery County, United States

Historic cowboy cabin nestled within scenic desert landscapes.

Goosenecks State Park
Goosenecks State Park

Mexican Hat, United States

Panoramic viewpoint overlooking a deep meander of the San Juan River.

Upper Calf Creek Falls
Upper Calf Creek Falls

Boulder, United States

A spectacular waterfall oasis hidden amongst sandstone cliffs.

Fifth Water Hot Springs
Fifth Water Hot Springs

Spanish Fork, United States

Series of stunning turquoise hot springs amid a forest setting.

Upheaval Dome
Upheaval Dome

Canyonlands National Park, United States

Mysterious geological feature thought to be an impact crater or salt dome.

Singletree Falls
Singletree Falls

Duchesne County, United States

Hidden waterfall located in a lush, off-trail area of the Uintas.

Moki Dugway
Moki Dugway

San Juan County, United States

An unpaved switchback road carved into the face of the cliff.

Lower Calf Creek Falls
Lower Calf Creek Falls

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, United States

An enchanting cascade located along the scenic Highway 12.

Hidden Peak
Hidden Peak

Snowbird, United States

A mountain peak offering panoramic vistas, accessible via tram.

Gilgal Sculpture Garden
Gilgal Sculpture Garden

Salt Lake City, United States

A small, hidden garden filled with eccentric sculptures and artworks.

House on Fire Ruins Well-preserved Ancestral Puebloan ruins that resemble flames.

House on Fire Ruins
House on Fire Ruins Well-preserved Ancestral Puebloan ruins that resemble flames.
Fantasy Canyon Bizarre rock formations creating an otherworldly landscape.

Fantasy Canyon
Fantasy Canyon Bizarre rock formations creating an otherworldly landscape.
Sun Tunnels Massive concrete tubes in the desert aligned with the sun.

Sun Tunnels
Sun Tunnels Massive concrete tubes in the desert aligned with the sun.
Mystic Hot Springs Natural hot springs with a collection of antique bathtubs.

Mystic Hot Springs
Mystic Hot Springs Natural hot springs with a collection of antique bathtubs.
Goblin Valley An eerie landscape of hoodoos and bizarre rock formations.

Goblin Valley
Goblin Valley An eerie landscape of hoodoos and bizarre rock formations.
The Wedge Overlook Stunning panoramic views often referred to as 'Utah's Little Grand Canyon'.

The Wedge Overlook
The Wedge Overlook Stunning panoramic views often referred to as 'Utah's Little Grand Canyon'.
Kanarra Creek Canyon Hidden slot canyon with a picturesque waterfall.

Kanarra Creek Canyon
Kanarra Creek Canyon Hidden slot canyon with a picturesque waterfall.
Potash Road Dinosaur Tracks A cliffside preserve of ancient dinosaur tracks.

Potash Road Dinosaur Tracks
Potash Road Dinosaur Tracks A cliffside preserve of ancient dinosaur tracks.
Fremont Indian State Park and Museum A site rich in ancient petroglyphs and pictographs.

Fremont Indian State Park and Museum
Fremont Indian State Park and Museum A site rich in ancient petroglyphs and pictographs.
Newspaper Rock Large petroglyph panel carved by ancient Native Americans.

Newspaper Rock
Newspaper Rock Large petroglyph panel carved by ancient Native Americans.
Hell's Backbone Bridge Scenic wooden bridge surrounded by incredible wilderness.

Hell's Backbone Bridge
Hell's Backbone Bridge Scenic wooden bridge surrounded by incredible wilderness.
Snow Canyon Petroglyphs Rock carvings etched by early indigenous people.

Snow Canyon Petroglyphs
Snow Canyon Petroglyphs Rock carvings etched by early indigenous people.
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park Vast dunes of pink-hued sand against a backdrop of red cliffs.

Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park Vast dunes of pink-hued sand against a backdrop of red cliffs.
Paria Rimrocks Toadstool Hoodoos Colorful mushroom-shaped rock formations in a remote area.

Paria Rimrocks Toadstool Hoodoos
Paria Rimrocks Toadstool Hoodoos Colorful mushroom-shaped rock formations in a remote area.
The Spiral Jetty A massive earthwork sculpture constructed from mud, salt crystals, and basalt rocks.

The Spiral Jetty
The Spiral Jetty A massive earthwork sculpture constructed from mud, salt crystals, and basalt rocks.
Cosmic Ashtray A unique and striking geological formation resembling a massive ashtray, set amidst a rugged landscape. This natural wonder is known for its vibrant colors and unusual shape, attracting hikers and nature enthusiasts.

Cosmic Ashtray
Cosmic Ashtray A unique and striking geological formation resembling a massive ashtray, set amidst a rugged landscape. This natural wonder is known for its vibrant colors and unusual shape, attracting hikers and nature enthusiasts.
Red Canyon Tunnels Historic tunnels surrounded by stunning red rock formations.

Red Canyon Tunnels
Red Canyon Tunnels Historic tunnels surrounded by stunning red rock formations.
Moonshine Arch A secluded natural arch with picturesque views, accessible only by hiking.

Moonshine Arch
Moonshine Arch A secluded natural arch with picturesque views, accessible only by hiking.
Bonneville Salt Flats Expansive salt flats offering a surreal and beautiful landscape.

Bonneville Salt Flats
Bonneville Salt Flats Expansive salt flats offering a surreal and beautiful landscape.
Maple Canyon Unique cobblestone climbing area set in a forested canyon.

Maple Canyon
Maple Canyon Unique cobblestone climbing area set in a forested canyon.
Nine Mile Canyon Often called 'the world’s longest art gallery', home to numerous petroglyphs.

Nine Mile Canyon
Nine Mile Canyon Often called 'the world’s longest art gallery', home to numerous petroglyphs.
Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum A museum and archaeological site displaying ancient Puebloan artifacts.

Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum
Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum A museum and archaeological site displaying ancient Puebloan artifacts.
Swasey's Cabin Historic cowboy cabin nestled within scenic desert landscapes.

Swasey's Cabin
Swasey's Cabin Historic cowboy cabin nestled within scenic desert landscapes.
Goosenecks State Park Panoramic viewpoint overlooking a deep meander of the San Juan River.

Goosenecks State Park
Goosenecks State Park Panoramic viewpoint overlooking a deep meander of the San Juan River.
Upper Calf Creek Falls A spectacular waterfall oasis hidden amongst sandstone cliffs.

Upper Calf Creek Falls
Upper Calf Creek Falls A spectacular waterfall oasis hidden amongst sandstone cliffs.
Fifth Water Hot Springs Series of stunning turquoise hot springs amid a forest setting.

Fifth Water Hot Springs
Fifth Water Hot Springs Series of stunning turquoise hot springs amid a forest setting.
Upheaval Dome Mysterious geological feature thought to be an impact crater or salt dome.

Upheaval Dome
Upheaval Dome Mysterious geological feature thought to be an impact crater or salt dome.
Singletree Falls Hidden waterfall located in a lush, off-trail area of the Uintas.

Singletree Falls
Singletree Falls Hidden waterfall located in a lush, off-trail area of the Uintas.
Moki Dugway An unpaved switchback road carved into the face of the cliff.

Moki Dugway
Moki Dugway An unpaved switchback road carved into the face of the cliff.
Lower Calf Creek Falls An enchanting cascade located along the scenic Highway 12.

Lower Calf Creek Falls
Lower Calf Creek Falls An enchanting cascade located along the scenic Highway 12.
Hidden Peak A mountain peak offering panoramic vistas, accessible via tram.

Hidden Peak
Hidden Peak A mountain peak offering panoramic vistas, accessible via tram.
Gilgal Sculpture Garden A small, hidden garden filled with eccentric sculptures and artworks.

Gilgal Sculpture Garden
Gilgal Sculpture Garden A small, hidden garden filled with eccentric sculptures and artworks.