NOT a National Park
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz
N 37° 44.762 W 112° 19.163
12S E 383760 N 4178456
The US Forest Service's Dixie National Forest visitor center and Red Canyon recreation area is along a gorgeous stretch US 12 between Panguitch and Bryce Canyon UT
Waymark Code: WMMFHF
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 09/13/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member GT.US
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Stop into the Red Canyon visitor center on your way to Bryce Canyon -- you will not be disappointed!

From the US Forest Service website: (visit link)

"The Red Canyon Visitor Center is located just off Highway 12 en route to Bryce Canyon National Park amid the spectacular red sandstone spires and formations. This area has been called the "most photographed place in Utah". It is easy to see why, with the brilliant red soil contrasted with the green pines. Handicapped accessable factilities, including restrooms and the lower portion of the Pink Ledges Trail. Offered for sale are a variety of gifts, souveniers, maps, books, tapes, and Smokey Bear collectables. Other offerings include brochures, and trail information. The Red Canyon Trail System is widely known and very popular. Nearby trails include Pink Ledges, Hoodoo, Birdseye and Golden wall. For mountain bike riding there is Thunder Mountain and Red Canyon Bicycle trail that is also used for road bikes. There are miles of ATV trails as well as paved bicycle trails. There are many trails open to foot traffic, as well as bicycle, horse and ATV. Stop by the Visitor Center to pick up a map and guidelines as to the type of traffic each trail allows. Seasonal displays show the area's flowers, birds, trees and geology. There are permanent displays of area features as well. Other services include trip planning and interpretive programs. There are nature hikes, solar viewing, evening star programs and photography programs. Please call the Visitor Center for dates and times of these interpretive programs."
Park Name: Red Canyon

Historic/Cultural Park: yes

Natural Park: yes

Recreation Area: yes

Wildlife Refuge: yes

Park Website: [Web Link]

Type of Listing: Visitor Center

Fees in Local Currency: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Dates of Access: From: 01/01/2014 To: 12/31/2014

Hiking: yes

Camping: yes

Bicycling: yes

Horseback Riding: yes

Off-Roading: yes

Swimming: no

Snorkling/Scuba: no

Boating: no

Rock Climbing: yes

Fishing: no

Other Park Type not listed above: Not listed

Other Type Detail: Not listed

Hours available: Not listed

Other Activities: Not listed
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