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Colorful Martian-like rock formations
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Maria Smolenskaya

I'm sure you've seen these crazy rainbow hills or the place that looks like Mars on social media. This is a hidden gem just outside Capitol Reef National Park. Accessible via a dirt road near Hanksville, these colorful rock formations are perfect for sunrise or sunset photography.

Remember that GPS is not reliable in that part of the park so download offline maps or bring paper maps with you.

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