Free Topo Maps of Vermilion Cliffs National Monument

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Vermilion Cliffs National Monument

Vermilion Cliffs National Monument is known for its magnificent scenic views, emanating a broad spectrum of golden hues and shades of purple and pink escarpments, with bronze, greens and brown geological tiers; with cliffs reaching for the sky, canyons reaching to the depths below; and implausible sandstone formations weathered through the eons into amazing visions of beauty. This remarkable wilderness encompasses the Vermilion Cliffs, Coyote Buttes and the Paria Canyon where the Paria River forged its way through the rock to create impressive canyons. While many visitors enjoy the scenic drive, birdwatchers seeking sightings of the myriad of flying wonders enjoy walking along the trails, as do photographers seeking to capture the wonder of some of the majestic formations and the coloration which reflects its origin back to the Jurassic Age. There are a number of trails within the Parkland, most of which are considered rugged, while some are hazardous due to steep slopes in the foothills, or loose rocks, venomous amphibians and rattlesnakes, making it necessary to plan your trip before camping and backpacking the terrain. This 294,000 acre wilderness has several main Trailheads such as White House Trailhead located near the Paria Contact Station; Wire Pass Trailhead near the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) contact station, which also leads to Coyote Buttes North, while the Lee's Ferry Trailhead is a popular primitive route along Soap Creek Canyon, used by hikers accustomed to rough paths and by fishermen hiking down to the Colorado River. Buckskin Gulch is another main Trailhead; all of these are popular routes offering incredible views of the landscape. Within the Monument's vast landscape there are areas for hiking and camping; wilderness camping is also allowed as long as it is in permitted areas. Combined with the sheer beauty of nature you will find wildlife roaming the slopes; as well as finding wildlife in the desert in greater numbers than anticipated—from occasional sightings of mountain lions and bobcats, to foxes, beavers and even porcupines. The common sightings are coyotes, rabbits, several variety of rodents, squirrels and bighorn sheep in some of the canyons as well as intermittent sightings of deer.

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