Alstrom Point, Lake Powell, Utah, United States Feb. 9, 2025

Alstrom Point, Lake Powell, Utah, United States

If you"re chasing sunsets and jaw-dropping views, come to Alstrom Point. Located in southern Utah"s Kane County in the United States, this spot in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area stands at an impressive height of 1,427 metres. Made mostly of Entrada Sandstone, it has the same geological roots as nearby sites like Romana Mesa, its parent peak, and Gunsight Butte, another sandstone summit to the east.

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