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Upheaval Dome — Second Overlook
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Upheaval Dome — Second Overlook
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Upheaval Dome — Second Overlook
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This Highlight is in a protected area
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Canyonlands National Park
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Caro "Bandit"
July 2, 2020
Hiking
The craters development is based on two theories: a massive salt dome caused it or it is the crash site of a meteorite. The second theory seems to be the right one, since you can find shocked quartz in the crater which is a result of a massive impact.
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Hike the 1.3-mile Upheaval Dome Overlooks Trail in Canyonlands National Park for unique geological features and desert views.
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Elevation 1,730 m
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