Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, Desert wilderness area in Arizona and Utah, United States.
The wilderness spans 112,500 acres of land with sandstone formations, deep canyons, and a 3,000-foot escarpment of red cliffs.
Native Americans utilized the Paria River Canyon as a travel corridor between the Colorado Plateau and the Great Basin for thousands of years.
The Vermilion Cliffs and Paria Canyon serve as research locations for geologists and archaeologists studying ancient rock formations and prehistoric settlements.
Permits are required for all overnight trips in Paria Canyon, and visitors must carry sufficient water due to limited reliable water sources.
The Paria River carves through layers of multicolored sandstone, creating narrow passages where canyon walls reach heights of 500 feet.
Location: Coconino County
Location: Kane County
GPS coordinates: 36.89610,-111.82700
Latest update: May 22, 2025 22:42
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