Parks and Recreational Areas
Boulder Mountain Lodge is surrounded by Grand Staircase-Escalante National monument and is at the base of the Burr Trail. The Anasazi State Park is just a short walk up the street. There are also many other fabulous national and state parks and recreational areas in the area.
Anasazi State ParkThis ancient Indian village was one of the largest Anasazi communities west of the Colorado River. Archaeological excavations have uncovered more than one hundred structures which are housed at this location. The museum, which includes a partially escavated site, is a short walk from the lodge. Distance from Boulder : 1 mile |
Bryce Canyon National ParkBryce Canyon is a series of giant amphitheaters with millions of pink rock pinnacles called “hoodoos” that seem to glow at sunrise and sunset. These limestone formations in Bryce Canyon have been shaped and colored through erosion and oxidation of iron in the sediment. There’s no place in the world quite like Bryce Canyon National Park. Distance from Boulder : 77 miles |
Zion National ParkMassive canyon walls ascend toward a brilliant blue sky. To experience Zion, you need to walk among the towering cliffs, or challenge your courage in a small narrow canyon. These unique sandstone cliffs range in color from cream, to pink, to red. They could be described as sand castles crowning desert canyons. Distance from Boulder : 155 miles |
Capitol Reef National ParkThe rugged western landscape of Capitol Reef adds exponentially to the Western adventure. Capitol Reef is accessible via Scenic Byway 12 and U-24, or take the Burr Trail from Boulder. Drive the park’s scenic route, stop in at the visitor center and museum, hike the trails, and visit the old log schoolhouse and the charming village of Fruita. Distance from Boulder : 50 miles |
Grand Staircase-Escalante National MonumentTerraced mountains are best appreciated through hikes and scenic drives. At Lower Calf Creek Falls, an easy six-mile (round trip) hike leads past beaver ponds and wetlands to a dazzling 126-foot waterfall. The nation’s newest monument, which covers 1.7 million acres, is largely desert wilderness. Hike the canyons, view wildlife, explore, and photograph the remote areas. Distance from Boulder : 10 miles |
Escalante Petrified Forest State ParkForest Trail has a view of the surrounding stair-step plateaus. The park has hiking trails, fishing at Wide Hollow Reservoir, canoeing, camping and picnicking. Distance from Boulder : 35 miles |
Glen Canyon National Recreation CenterThe recreation area has amazing scenic vistas and geologic wonders, with superb water-based and backcountry recreational opportunities. Distance from Boulder : 222 miles |
Kodachrome BasinRide in a stagecoach or on horseback, mountain bike, hike, picnic or camp at Kodachrome Basin. Unique spires and chimneys glow with color at sunrise and sunset. Distance from Boulder : 70 miles |
Lake PowellThe 186-mile long lake offers sandy beaches, cool blue water, and exceptional red-rock scenery. It is excellent for boating, skiing, kayaking and fishing. Distance from Boulder : 75 miles (Bullfrog Entrance) |
Arches National ParkIncredible park with over 2000 natural standstone arches and many other unusual rock formations, including the famous Delicate Arch. Distance from Boulder : 200 miles |
Canyonlands National ParkThis colorful park is divided into four distinct districts which share a primitive desert atmosphere. There are countless canyons, mesas, and buttes by the Colorado River and its tributaries. Distance from Boulder : 190 miles |
