3,1 miles one way

1 to 2 hours

8$

Easy hike of about 6 miles roundtrip up to Panorama Point. Only the end of the trail going to Panorama Point is steep. Otherwise, the rest is relatively flat. This walk provides an overview of the park. To be done in late afternoon to have the most beautiful colors.

No hike

Half an hour

8$

This is only a view of a huge rock, planted in the middle of nowhere. Not of great interest.

No hike

1 or 2 hours

8$ or 19$ if you're camping

This park is a great place for starry night amateurs. The sky is indeed of an exceptional quality and light pollution is totally absent.

Photo tip : it is useless to have a telescope to get some very nice results. The only requirement is to have an SLR camera and a tripod of course. The best is to have a lens with a large aperture and / or a camera that can climb high enough in the ISO. With a wide angle (15-20mm) lens, you can try exposures up to 10 or 12 seconds before the stars begin to form streaks. 

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We have tested :

• Kodachrome campground : rather reasonable price: $19 in 2012. This price includes overnight camping and park entrance. The showers are free (this is rare). The bathrooms are very clean. This campground is very nice and very quiet. For people fond of sky observation this is a place where you must spend the night. The sky is beautiful.