Alstrom Point provides one of the most memorable, scenic, and widely photographed views of Lake Powell. While the actual hiking at the point is limited, half of the enjoyment of this location is the trip to get there. Alstrom Point is very remote. Although you can see the city of Page, it will take you between 2 to 3 hours to get there. There is no gas along the way. The road is primarily on the Tropic Shale, which can turn to a mud bog after rain or snow. The last mile or two into Alstrom Point is over rough slickrock and not well marked in places.
This eye catching grand view from Alstrom Point looks out over Gunsight Butte, Padre Bay and the immense Lake Powell. You may need a high clearance four wheel drive here. Reaching this viewpoint may also prove a challenge for those without directions. One possible route from Big Water, Utah, begins on Warm Creek Road to Smoky Mountain Road (Rec Road 230). South on Rec Road 264, known to some as Alstrom Point Road; but to the Google folks, its labeled as Romana Mesard Road. A good sense of direction or a bit luck maybe needed on this adventure.
This image is taken at sunset and when leaving the place it went dark very fast and a GPS was needed to find the way back to US89. So when you go there, stay overnight or bring your GPS to help you out of this remote area.
Image is part of the
south-west tour.
Enjoy...
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Technical Details;
Camera; Canon EOS 1Ds mkIII
Lens; Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8L USM
Exposure; 1/10 sec
Aperture; f16
Filter; polariser + Lee Hard Edge 0.6 Grad
ISO; 50 RAW
Tripod; Gitzo 3541L
Ballhead; RRS BH-55 with B2 AS II clamp
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