Description

Straddling the border of Arizona and Utah, the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness is a colorful landscape of sandstone cliffs, slot canyons, and winding waterways. National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Paria Canyon and Kanab is designed to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts by combining valuable information with unmatched detail of this remarkable region. Created in partnership with local land management agencies, this expertly researched map includes portions of Vermilion Cliffs and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments; Kaibab National Forest; Grand Canyon National Park's Marble Canyon; and the Lee's Ferry area of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Key areas featured on this map include Kanab Creek Wilderness; Paria River; Old Spanish Trail; Historic Pahreah Town Site and Paria Movie Set; Toadstools; and Wahweap Hoodoos.

With miles of mapped trails including the Great Western, Arizona, and Snake Gulch - Kanab Creek trails, this map can guide you off the beaten path and back again. The Hog Canyon OHV Trail System is shown with trail mileage to help you choose the route that's right for you. River mileage is marked on the Colorado River as it winds through Marble Canyon. Fredonia-Vermilion Cliffs Scenic Road and Kaibab Plateau-North Rim Parkway are noted for those wishing to take in the scenery by car. The map base includes contour lines, shaded relief, and elevations for summits. Recreation features are clearly marked, including campgrounds, trailheads, boat ramps, interpretive trails, lookout towers, and picnic areas. An informative summary of Vermilion Cliffs and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments, featured points of interest, safety tips, and agency contact information is included as well.

Every Trails Illustrated map is printed on "Backcountry Tough" waterproof, tear-resistant paper. A full UTM grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS navigation.

Other features found on this map include: Buckskin Mountain, Glen Canyon, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Kaibab National Forest, Le Fevre Canyon, Paria Plateau, Paria River, Wahweap Creek.

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