Tag: Slickrock

Fresh Perspectives on Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada

Fresh Perspectives on Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada

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Slick rock explorations yield new perspectives on the park with the added bonus of big horn sheep sightings. My previous VOF post was luke warm. Let’s just say I’m warming up to VOF. I’ll let the pics speak for themselves.

So fortunate to be graced by my spirit animal on this adventure! Note, my camera has amazing zoom power. I kept a respectful distance from them.

Happy Trails!

Yowza! Yant Flat! Leeds, UT

Yowza! Yant Flat! Leeds, UT

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Also known as Candy Cliffs, this rocky wonderland is more than sweet- it requires a default to the overused superlative “EPIC” with an added “for sure”!

Only the first mile is a sandy trail, the rest is create your own adventure (at your own risk) across all types of fascinating colored and textured rock topography. Some steep, slippery sections… If you’re lucky, you might find the one crevasse that will take you down to the wash that you barely see in the distance way down below. Or like me, you may choose the wrong route and end up at a dead end, which could turn into a dead end in more ways than 1.

Length: 2-infinity miles

Getting there (4-wheel drive with clearance recommended): Cottonwood Springs Road in St. George to FR903

Notes: Would not attempt the drive or hike in the rain

For similar views at a slightly smaller scale and without the need for a 4-wheel drive, check out the Snow Canyon Overlook Trail

So close and yet so far to the wash below – the point of my return this time