Boulder, Utah
(435) 691-1241
(307) 733-4261
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TOURS Southern
Utah |
Old
Boulder Road Hike "Under a wine-dark sky I walk through light reflected and reflected from the walls and floor of the canyon, a radiant golden light that glows on rock and stream, sand and leaf in varied hues of amber, honey, whiskey - the light that never was is here, now, in the storm-sculpted gorge of the Escalante." - Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire, 1968  Boulder, Utah was the last place in the continental US to receive its mail
via mule train for good reason. Early attempts to build a road from
Escalante were heroic and tracks still remain chiseled across unforgiving slickrock. Anasazi Indians must have loved this place as attested by their
numerous petroglyphs and shelters. A large sandstone arch is another
scenic attraction. Pictured here, a slickrock playland of colorful red
and white sandstone domes invites you to scramble and discover hidden
recesses. One wonders how anyone ever considered building a road across
such rugged terrain - one narrow gorge is crossed via a crib of pinion and
juniper logs. Dropping into the canyon of the lovely Escalante River is a
pleasant finish, particularly on a hot day. Returning to our shuttle car
on the new road - Highway 12, we can take an optional climb to see more
petroglyphs.Distance: about 3-4 miles, more if you like; we will do a shuttle, leaving your car at the trailhead. Difficulty: moderate to difficult (if you want to do some slickrock scrambling).  |
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