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Long Dong Silver Spire Trailhead

Hanksville

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  • Features a uniquely thin and tall rock pillar set against a dramatic desert landscape.
  • Located in the badlands near Hanksville and Caineville, situated between Canyonlands and Capitol Reef National Parks.
  • Popular destination for photographers due to its isolated and striking appearance.
  • Requires a 1.8-mile round-trip walk over soft, sandy ground.
  • Lacks an official trail, emphasizing the remote and rugged nature of the area.

This unique geological feature is a tall, thin rock spire located in the remote Utah badlands near Hanksville and Caineville. It is a popular destination for desert photographers seeking dramatic scenery between Canyonlands and Capitol Reef National Parks. Visitors can reach the formation via a 1.8-mile round-trip walk across soft, sandy terrain without a formal trail.

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