Fantasy Canyon | Vernal

Roadside Attraction Fantasy Canyon - Vernal Roadside Attraction Fantasy Canyon

Vernal

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Overview

Tue Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
66° | na°
Wed A chance of rain showers between 11am and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
66° | 44°
Thu Rain showers likely before noon, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 64. East southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
64° | 48°
Fri A slight chance of rain showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
62° | 47°
Sat Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
56° | 41°
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RATING: Roadside Attraction
MAPS: None needed.
SEASON: Any, though roads can be difficult in the winter.
Tue Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
66° | na°
Wed A chance of rain showers between 11am and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
66° | 44°
Thu Rain showers likely before noon, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 64. East southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
64° | 48°
Fri A slight chance of rain showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
62° | 47°
Sat Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
56° | 41°
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roadsidedog friendlyfamily friendlyaccess: 2wd
Fantasy Canyon
Fantasy Canyon

Fantasy Canyon is a small roadside attraction of highly weathered rock formations in very strange shapes. Though not a destination, this makes a great, short, roadside attraction before or after floating the White River. It is only a few mile diversion from the Enron White River takeout. This is also a great place for kids to play and explore.

Note: The Vernal area is experiencing tremendous growth in the oil industry. The drive to the trailhead is dotted with an incredibly large number of oil wells and associated blight. The road should be passable by most all vehicles when dry, though keep an eye out for large trucks that frequent the roads.
Fantasy Canyon Scenery
Fantasy Canyon Scenery
Fantasy Canyon
Fantasy Canyon

Getting There

Travel east out of Vernal to Naples. On the south end of Naples, take UT45 south for about 20 miles. You will cross the Green River en route.

20 miles from Naples, a gravel road comes in on the right. This is the Glen Bench Road. Follow it for 12.6 miles. Turn left here, and go an additional 4.4 miles to Fantasy Canyon. As of 2011, the junctions were well signed.

View from the trail Fantasy Canyon
View from the trail Fantasy Canyon
Interesting views Fantasy Canyon
Interesting views Fantasy Canyon

Route Description

From the parking area, there is a large interpretive sign and information about the area. It is a 20 or 30-minute walk through the sculpted area to see all of the features.

Note: The formations are fragile. Please view them from a distance, and don't climb on, touch, or disturb them.

Photos

Maps

Fantasy Canyon
12T 636947E 4435406N 40°03'28"N 109°23'40"W

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