Events

February

Telescopic Geo-Tour
Saturday, February 7th at 4:00pm

Rock formations visible from Dead Horse Point State Park tell the story of millions of years of local geological history, revealing the past lives of our high desert landscape. Previous deep ocean floors, rolling desert ergs, and raptor-ravaged ravines now stand before us as thousands of feet of stone. With the aid of a telescope, we’ll get up close with the mountains, canyons, laccoliths, fins, arches, buttes, and mesmerizing landscapes surrounding the park. Our Telescopic Geo-Tour will be held Saturday, February 7th, at 4:00pm, meeting at the Dead Horse Point Overlook Shade Shelter.

Cupid’s Constellations
Saturday, February 14th at 6:30pm

Love is in the air (or, more properly, in space!) in this special Valentine’s Day Constellation Quest! Bring someone you love and learn all about the stories of romance written in the stars, from the swoon-worthy story of Perseus and Andromeda to the heart-wrenching tragedy of Orion and Artemis. In our Constellation Quest, we’ll use a telescope and binoculars to explore inseparable binary stars, the swelling hearts of star clusters, and the glistening rings of nebulae and distant galaxies. This event will begin at 6:30pm on Saturday, February 14th, at 6:30pm at the Mountain Bike Lot!

Pedal to the Past
Saturday, February 21st at 4:00pm

Pedal out to the historic haul line with a Park Ranger in this Mountain Biking Adventure! While cycling, we’ll take a few rest breaks to discuss the history of the area, from prehistory to early settlement to the Uranium Boom of the 1950s, visiting several interesting and unique historical sites! We will be pedaling approximately 6 miles in total, across easy to moderate terrain along the Great Pyramid and Cable Line Trails. Bring your own mountain bike, helmet, and water! There will be no mountain bike rentals available to rent from within the park on this date.

Meander by Moonlight
Saturday, February 28th at 6:30pm

Meander Overlook is among the most photographed points in the park, and for good reason! This scenic spot offers a look at the gooseneck of the mighty Colorado River! But have you seen this classic view by the light of the moon and stars? Take a hike under the waxing moon with a Park Ranger out to Meander Overlook in a certified Dark Sky Park at Dead Horse Point! On this hike, we’ll discuss the history, geology, and ecology of Dead Horse Point and the surrounding Colorado Plateau, hiking approximately 3 miles in total across uneven desert terrain. Come dressed for a cold adventure! Trail conditions may be icy and hazardous. A headlamp and hiking shoes are strongly encouraged! Meet at the Point Shade Shelter at 6:30pm on Saturday, February 28th!

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