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San Rafael Desert

Hiking Bowknot Bend Viewpoint - San Rafael Desert Hiking Bowknot Bend Viewpoint

San Rafael Desert

Overview

RATING: Moderate Hiking / Moderate Route Finding

Tue

Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind around 5 mph.

64 | 33

Wed

Sunny, with a high near 68. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

68 | 35

Thu

Sunny, with a high near 71.

71 | 36

Fri

Sunny, with a high near 71.

71 | 40

Sat

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

71 | 42

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SEASON: Fall, Winter, Spring
WATER: None

Tue

Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind around 5 mph.

64 | 33

Wed

Sunny, with a high near 68. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

68 | 35

Thu

Sunny, with a high near 71.

71 | 36

Fri

Sunny, with a high near 71.

71 | 40

Sat

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

71 | 42

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Big Views -  Bowknot Bend Viewpoint

Big Views - Bowknot Bend Viewpoint

Bowknot Bend makes a stunning 8 mile loop to cover a distance down canyon of only a few hundred feet. This hike goes to an overlook where you see the river diverge on its 8 mile detour and return. It is an absolutely stunning and lofty viewpoint. The hike out is fairly casual, with a few moderate route finding problems, but nothing overly difficult. The views of the La Sal mountains, the Henry Mountains, and the Green River are second to none.

This is a great hike to do as an addition to the Colonnade Arch hike, though makes for a fairly long day (10 or so miles), so they are presented separately. Reaching the trailhead requires a high clearance vehicle. Stay out of this area if rains are in the forecast, the roads can become impassable quickly.
Nearing Bowknot Bend Viewpoint

Nearing Bowknot Bend Viewpoint

Lucy pondering her canoe trip last fall -  Bowknot Bend Viewpoint

Lucy pondering her canoe trip last fall - Bowknot Bend Viewpoint

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