Red Gulch
Red Gulch is a striking canyon in northeastern Utah, known for vivid red sandstone and prehistoric petroglyphs along the Green River and adjacent trail. The site offers dramatic vistas, accessible hiking, and cultural history remnants.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Utah Plateau |
| Subregion | Southwestern United States |
| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Daggett County |
| District | Green River Basin |
| City | Dutch John |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 40.083 |
| Longitude | -109.91 |
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9:33 PM LOCAL TIMERed Gulch is a short but photogenic canyon carved into the Green River Plateau above the Green River near Dutch John, Utah. The site is best known for its deep red sandstone walls, which display flowing fins and layered strata; and for ancient petroglyphs etched into exposed rock surfaces, dating back hundreds to thousands of years. The area provides relatively easy hiking and canyon framing views, making it a good introduction to desert canyon scenery and cultural sites in the region. Nearby the trailhead, visitors can typically access sturdy pathways, interpretive signs, and viewpoints, but should prepare for variable weather, moderate slopes, and respect for cultural artifacts and natural features. Apart from petroglyph viewing, options include wildflower pursuits, river crossings when conditions permit, and photographing the changing light on the sandstone over the course of a day. The site is a natural and cultural crossroads where travelers can connect desert geology, Native history, and scenic trailcraft as part of a broader trip through north-central Utah.
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