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Paved and dirt roads lead through
the park with views of the various formations. There are also
several short hiking trails in the park that take you past the
sand pipes and other colorful rock formations and cliff walls.
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Difficulty
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Length
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Elev. Gain
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Time
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Panorama Trail
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Easy
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3 mi. loop
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______ ft.
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2 hrs.
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Grand Parade Trail
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Easy
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1.5 mi. loop
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______ ft.
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1 hr.
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Angels Palace Trail
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Easy
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.8 mi. loop
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300 ft.
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3/4 hr.
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Arch Trail
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Easy
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1/2 mi. out/back
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50 ft.
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1/2 hr.
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A handout available at the entrance
gate shows the trails' locations.
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Horseback rides and horse drawn
coach rides are available in the park from Scenic Safaris. 800 S. Kodachrome Dr.,Box 76, Cannonville,
84718; 435-679-8787.
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Kodachrome Basin has an attractive
well-maintained campground set in a natural amphitheater among
desert vegetation. 24 sites; modern restrooms w/flush toilets &
showers; disposal station; elev. 5,800 ft.; open year round, but
water is shut off in winter; reservations: 800-322-3770 ; $12.
A concessionaire, Scenic Safaris,
offers 6 guest cabins and runs a camping supply store within the
park. Contact them at 435-679-8787 for details.
For information on other campgrounds
in the area, select Bryce-Camping.
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The park is open year round. There
is an entrance fee of $4 per vehicle.
Average summer highs are in the 90's
with lows in the 50's. Winters are cool, with average daily highs
in the 40's. It snows occasionally. Spring and fall are the best
times to visit as daytime temperatures are moderate.
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Kodachrome Basin is located south
of Hwy 12 about 20 miles southeast of Bryce Canyon National Park.
You'll need a car or RV to get there. The maps below will help
you plan your route and get oriented.
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Utah
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Southwestern
Utah
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Kodachrome Basin Area
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For more information contact: Kodachrome
State Park, Box 238, Cannonville, UT, 84718; 435-679-8562.
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