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  4. Paria Canyon Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Area
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2.9

Miles

4.6

KM

Point to Point

5,201' 1,585 m

High

4,822' 1,470 m

Low

536' 163 m

Up

197' 60 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

25%

Max Grade (14°)

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Land Manager: BLM Utah - Kanab Field Office

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  5.0 from 13 votes

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in Paria Canyon Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Area

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#3

in Paria Canyon Vermilion…

#35

in Utah

#264

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I feel wonderful, the surroundings are beautiful, and this is just the beginning of the adventure.
Mar 14, 2017 near Kanab, UT
This area is utterly stunning.
Mar 17, 2017 near Kanab, UT
View from the trail
Jan 20, 2022 near Kanab, UT
Rock and fauna!
Feb 21, 2018 near Kanab, UT

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Lou Hibbard
Drive in after rain the night before was what I will remember the. Scary countersteering down a muddy downhill even with a Jeep Wrangler in low gear. 7mi
Apr 9, 2022
Christine Bostick
We were so blessed to be able to win this hiking lottery! Words can not express how amazing The Wave is. Most definitely a tough hike and one ca…
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