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Paria Canyon
435-688-3200
www.blm.gov/visit/paria-canyon-vermilion-cliffs-wilderness Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
345 East Riverside Drive
Saint George, UT
The 38-mile route through Paria wanders from
trailheads near the Utah/Arizona border down
to Lee’s Ferry on the Colorado River. With no
designated trails, hikers simply travel down the
canyon that is so narrow explorers can touch both walls at once in some spots.
Towering sheer cliffs rise above you. Paria means “muddy water” in the Paiute Indian language. Hikers must wade through muddy waters of the wild and twisting canyon. Mile after mile, there is no exit from the canyon other than hiking to its end. So it is an extremely dangerous place should a flash flood occur. Hikers must gauge weather conditions carefully before entering and they must also check in at the nearby ranger station. Though this hike is strenuous and much preparation is required, it’s by far, one of the best hiking experiences.
Antelope Canyon
928-645-9102
Antelope Canyon Tours www.antelopecanyon.com
Years ago, herds of pronghorn antelope could be seen freely roaming in Antelope Canyon, thus the name. It is not known exactly when people first discovered the canyon, but Navajos believe it has offered a grazing place to cattle for many, many years. Older Navajos still consider Antelope Canyon to be a sacred and holy place. Because
of the historical sacredness of this canyon to the Navajo people, visitors must go with a licensed tour guide from Page.
Marble Canyon
928-638-7888
www.nps.gov/grca
Grand Canyon National Park PO Box 129, Grand Canyon, AZ
Officially, Lee’s Ferry marks the beginning of the Grand Canyon, as the land slopes gently down to the west side of the river, but after a short distance downstream there are cliffs at both sides, which become steadily higher as the Colorado flows south. This section is known as Marble Canyon, named because
of the very colorful rocks. This rainbow of colors offers a breathtaking view of nature at its best. Marble Canyon offers a refreshing stop and its beautiful scenery is only a 45-mile drive from Page.
The Wave
Antelope Canyon
HIKING & BIKING
2019