Another Trip Into Utah's Back Country
Mar 2, 2018 11:14:47 #
Went back down to the San Rafael Swell for a few days to revisit some beautiful scenes. Our first stop was at the "Wedge Overlook" often referred to as the "Little Grand Canyon". A well maintained hard-pack gravel road gets you into the Buckhorn Wash and Draw area where the swell is located. There are numerous other sites to visit as you enter Buckhorn Draw and I will post photos for some of them later. You can go all the way to I-70 on this road, a total of 43 miles, that is easily with a passenger car unless you encounter severe weather.
The San Rafael River is the principle architect of this area. There are camping spots, picnic areas and "good" vault privvys located at the view areas which are just shy of 7000' elevation.
The San Rafael River is the principle architect of this area. There are camping spots, picnic areas and "good" vault privvys located at the view areas which are just shy of 7000' elevation.
1. As you begin the journey!
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2. Looking west...San Rafael River 1200' down a little right of center
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3. Looking east to the Little Grand Canyon
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4. Looking east into the Little Grand Canyon from the Scenic Viewpoint
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5. One of the info plaques at the east viewpoint explaining the area geology
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6. A closer look into the Little Grand Canyon
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7. Some 20 miles east, this is where the San Rafael River exits the canyon
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Mar 2, 2018 11:24:03 #
It really pays to get off the beaten path once in awhile, you never know what you might be missing! Great set of photos!
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Mar 2, 2018 11:52:59 #
They are all nice , but I really like no.3 with the tree and bush in it with the canyon in the backgrd .Tommy
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Mar 2, 2018 13:06:06 #
FL Streetrodder wrote:
It really pays to get off the beaten path once in awhile, you never know what you might be missing! Great set of photos!
I agree about getting off the beaten path...always take the road less traveled!! Many thanks for looking and commenting!
Mar 2, 2018 13:06:35 #
angler wrote:
Excellent set Jederick.
Thanks Jim, appreciate you stopping by!!
Mar 2, 2018 13:07:25 #
blacks2 wrote:
Super series, love the scenery, one of a kind.
Thank You very much...I always appreciate seeing you stopped by, Mike!!
Mar 2, 2018 13:08:22 #
vicksart wrote:
Beautiful vistas. Thanks for sharing.
You are very welcome Vicki...thank you for looking and commenting!!
Mar 2, 2018 13:09:17 #
Mar 2, 2018 13:11:28 #
judy 2011 wrote:
Great set!
Thank You, Judy. I love that area and really enjoy going there. Son and I are going back down next week for a couple of days...still more jeep trails to explore!! Heading out to Antelope Is. in a few minutes, wish me luck.
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