Hanksville, Utah · Wayne County
The Cathedral Valley Scenic Backway exhibits striking views of the Mussentuchit badlands, and on the NPS lands the Temple of the Moon and Sun formations are accessible. The road is a single-lane road with a dirt base. High clearance vehicles are recommended. Developed facilities are few in this area. NPS does have a ba…
The Cathedral Valley Scenic Backway exhibits striking views of the Mussentuchit badlands, and on the NPS lands the Temple of the Moon and Sun formations are accessible. The road is a single-lane road with a dirt base. High clearance vehicles are recommended. Developed facilities are few in this area. NPS does have a backcountry campground with a vault toilet. There are no facilities on BLM administered land.
Cathedral Valley loop begins along State Route 24 just west of Caineville
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