Mt. Pennell is the second highest peak in the Henry Mountains. Several deep
canyons cut the sides of the mountain, which on the higher slopes supports
oak, Ponderosa pine, subalpine fir, spruce, Douglas fir, and aspen. Four
distinct biological life zones are within the WSA due to nearly 5,000 feet of
change in elevation. Portions of the WSA are summer range for the Henry
Mountain bison herd, and bison are frequently seen in the vicinity of The
Horn.

Mt. Pennell is the second highest peak in the Henry Mountains. Several deep canyons cut the sides of the mountain, which on the higher slopes supports oak, Ponderosa pine, subalpine fir, spruce, Douglas fir, and aspen. Four distinct biological life zones are within the WSA due to nearly 5,000 feet of change in elevation. Portions of the WSA are summer range for the Henry Mountain bison herd, and bison are frequently seen in the vicinity of The Horn.

Bird's eye view of the park

Mt. Pennell

Mt. Hillers is a rugged peak with steep slopes carved by narrow canyons. Mt.
Hillers is 5 to 6 miles across, and is cut by several radial narrow, steep,
v-shaped valleys separated by elongated, jagged ridges. Hogbacks formed from
upturned sedimentary rocks flank the mountain, and are vertical in the Pink
Cliffs area. Vegetation is predominantly sagebrush and pinyon-juniper
woodlands on the southern slopes. Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, and bristlecone
pine grow on the northern and the higher slopes.

Mt. Hillers is a rugged peak with steep slopes carved by narrow canyons. Mt. Hillers is 5 to 6 miles across, and is cut by several radial narrow, steep, v-shaped valleys separated by elongated, jagged ridges. Hogbacks formed from upturned sedimentary rocks flank the mountain, and are vertical in the Pink Cliffs area. Vegetation is predominantly sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands on the southern slopes. Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, and bristlecone pine grow on the northern and the higher slopes.

Mt. Hillers

Sheer red cliffs at the northeast corner of Silver Falls Bench form a
distinctive part of the rim of the Circle Cliffs region.

Visitors should come prepared for backcountry conditions and adequately
prepare for their trip. Knowledge of weather, terrain, and physical conditions
can help ensure safety.

Sheer red cliffs at the northeast corner of Silver Falls Bench form a distinctive part of the rim of the Circle Cliffs region. <p/>Visitors should come prepared for backcountry conditions and adequately prepare for their trip. Knowledge of weather, terrain, and physical conditions can help ensure safety.

Escalante Canyon Tract 1

At an elevation of over 8,000 feet, and surrounded by pine and aspen trees,
Dandelion Flat includes fire rings, grills, picnic tables, benches, potable
water, and restrooms. It is designated for day use.

At an elevation of over 8,000 feet, and surrounded by pine and aspen trees, Dandelion Flat includes fire rings, grills, picnic tables, benches, potable water, and restrooms. It is designated for day use.

Dandelion Flat Picnic Area

The first few miles of the east end side of Sheets Gulch is along a sandy wash
bottom surrounded by low hills before coming up to the east side of the
Waterpocket Fold in Capitol Reef National park. As with the other canyons in
the area, Sheets Gulch is extraordinary in scenery and challenge. There are no
devleoped facilities along the Notom Road, including at the Sheets Gulch
Trailhead.

The first few miles of the east end side of Sheets Gulch is along a sandy wash bottom surrounded by low hills before coming up to the east side of the Waterpocket Fold in Capitol Reef National park. As with the other canyons in the area, Sheets Gulch is extraordinary in scenery and challenge. There are no devleoped facilities along the Notom Road, including at the Sheets Gulch Trailhead.

Mt. Pennell

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Mt. Hillers

Escalante Canyon Tract 1

Dandelion Flat Picnic Area

Sheets Gulch