Boulder, Utah
(435) 691-1241
(307) 733-4261
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TOURS Southern
Utah |
Plat
of Zion Hike "All the scenic features of this canyon land are on a giant scale, strange weird. Every river entering the drainage has cut a canyon; every lateral creek has cut a canyon; every brook runs in a canyon; every rill, born of a shower and living only during these showers, has cut a canyon; so that the whole upper basin of the Colorado River is traversed by a labyrinth of these deep gorges." - John Wesley Powell, geologist and explorer  In the Mormon settlements of Utah, a rectilinear grid of north-south and
east-west streets and avenues called the "Plat of Zion" were
plotted under the firm organizational framework of Brigham Young,
President of the LDS Church from 1844-1877. My so-called "Plat of
Zion" hike explores the natural wonders of crisscrossing joints in
the Navajo Sandstone that have created a spectacular maze of corridors and
passages. Joints and cracks etched into the massive Navajo Sandstone
create fins, needles, arches, and other landforms that delight the eyes.
Candy-striped red and white patterns in the sandstone add another level of
incredible beauty. A maze of narrow slot canyons cut deeply between fins,
feeling cool on hot days and mysterious anytime. Coral-pink sand dunes,
waterpockets, stately ponderosa pines, and Moqui marbles are just a few
things you will discover. And who knows what is around the next bend? The
Escalante River awaits with its cottonwood riparian forest and cool
waters. This secret place isn't named or even shown on many maps, making
it even more special.Distance: about 10 miles round trip Difficulty: moderate to difficult, whatever you like.  |
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