Kodachrome Basin State Park, a few miles south of Cannonville on the road to the Paria River, is named for the vivid, saturated colours of its rock formations — reds, pinks, whites, and oranges that shift dramatically with the angle of light. The park's most unusual features are its 67 sedimentary pipes: solid stone columns standing in isolation, formed from ancient underground geyser vents that hardened while the surrounding softer rock eroded. The tallest reach 170 feet.
The hiking trails are well-maintained and range from easy walks to moderate half-day hikes. The Panorama Trail (3 miles) covers most of the park's key formations. The park receives a fraction of the visitors of nearby Bryce Canyon and Zion, which means genuine solitude even in peak season. Camping is available within the park. Sunrise and sunset photography here are outstanding — the warm light hits the sandstone columns at angles that produce the colour intensities that made the park famous.