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Vermillion Castle Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. UT
  3. …Southwestern Utah
  4. Dixie National Forest

“A short, steep climb to a viewpoint below Vermillion Castle. ”

Valerie Norton
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Miles

1.0

KM

72%

Runnable

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°)

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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.

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Land Manager: USFS - Dixie National Forest Office

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Valerie Norton
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in Dixie National Forest

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#5

in Dixie National Forest

#621

in Utah

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

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