Upheaval Dome
A peculiar circular structure about 5 kilometers across at the western end of Island in the Sky. Its origin is still debated: a meteorite impact or an uplifted salt dome.
From the parking lot, it is about a 0.8-kilometer walk to the first viewpoint. Continuing about 1.6 kilometers brings you to the second viewpoint, where you can look down at the grayish-white broken rock layers at the center of the dome. Some researchers believe it is the remains of a meteorite impact about 60 million years ago. The trail includes stairs to climb. The round trip takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, so bring plenty of water.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Green River Overlook
- Mesa Arch
- Island in the Sky
- Shafer Trail
- Grand View Point Overlook
- Dead Horse Point State Park
- Needles District
- Moab Giants