Red Canyon

Red Canyon stretches along Highway 28, displaying sedimentary rocks with brick red sandstone, shale, and siltstone formations exposed through natural erosion.

The geological formation emerged 60 million years ago during the Wind River Range uplift, when water action carved through tilted sedimentary rocks.

Native American tribes, including Shoshone and Washakie, utilized the canyon as a transportation path between South Pass and Wind River Basin for over 10,000 years.

The Red Canyon Overlook, situated 24 miles south of Lander, provides access points to observe the geological formations and surrounding wildlife throughout different seasons.

The Nature Conservancy maintains a working ranch on the canyon floor, surrounded by Bureau of Land Management public lands that support diverse wildlife populations.

Location: Wyoming

GPS coordinates: 42.67210,-108.65800

Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:39