Kodachrome Basin State Park

Kodachrome State Park is located in SW Utah, between Bryce Canyon National Park and The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. It was a lovely park with a very nice campsite that we will have go back and stay at someday. The park has sandstone spires and columns called sand pipes, believed to be found nowhere else on earth. 67 sand pipes ranging from two to 52 meters have been identified in the park.

Short Overlook Trail

We started our short hike in the morning. It was crisp and sunny. A beautiful day.

Where Did the Name Come From?

The color and beauty found here prompted a National Geographic Society expedition to name the area Kodachrome Flat, after the brand of Kodak film known for its vibrant color rendition. In 1962 the area was designated a state park. Fearing repercussions from the Kodak film company for using the name Kodachrome, the name was changed to Chimney Rock State Park, but renamed Kodachrome Basin a few years later with Kodak's permission.

State Park Status

Opened to the public as a state park in 1963.
Park Elevation – 5,800 ft.

The End of the Trail

This picture doesn't convey the height and sheer walls of this little promontory. This rock shelf narrows to about 4 feet before ending in a sheer drop of several hundred feet.

Lauren, Woody and Nessa on the Overlook Shelf