San Rafael Swell - Wikipedia
WEBThe San Rafael Swell, measuring approximately 75 by 40 miles (121 by 64 km), consists of a giant dome-shaped anticline of sandstone, shale, and limestone that was pushed up during the Paleocene Laramide Orogeny 60–40 million years ago.
A Grand Tour of the San Rafael Swell | Visit Utah
WEBUtah's San Rafael Swell features a vast landscape of winding gorges carved deep by rivers, and you'll find multi-colored sandstone mountains and mysterious slot canyons. Here's a quick guide to some of the best trails to explore the region.
San Rafael Swell Recreation Area | Bureau of Land Management
WEBThe "Swell" features endless amounts of recreational experiences including: hiking, biking, four wheel driving, horseback, canyoneering, and river running. Don't miss the Little Grand Canyon and Buckhorn Wash Pictograph Panel. For an overview of the "Swell" make sure to check out Cedar Mountain Day Use Overlook.
The Perfect 3-Day Road Trip Through the San Rafael Swell
WEBJul 6, 2023 · The San Rafael Swell is tucked away in central Utah and is a hidden geological marvel. Spanning over 1,500 square miles, this amazing landscape is known for its deep canyons, jutting rock formations, and ancient rock art. But visiting The Swell can be a little confusing!
San Rafael Swell [Things to Do, Directions and More] | Visit Utah
WEBThe San Rafael Swell, a 70 by 40-mile geologic upheaval located in southeastern Utah, has been cut, shaped and formed over thousands of years into an incredible assembly of sandstone buttresses, canyons and plateaus. The northern Swell, located north of Interstate 70, offers fantastic hiking, backpacking, biking and camping at all intensity levels.
San Rafael Swell | Utah.com
WEBFor years the San Rafael Swell has been considered one of the "undiscovered" natural wonders of the American West. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, the Swell offers visitors many of the same sights that can be seen in several of Utah's national parks but allows these visitors to enjoy these sights in leisurely solitude.
San Rafael Swell Recreation Area - Bureau of Land Management
WEBThe San Rafael Swell Recreation Area features magnificent badlands of brightly colored and wildly eroded sandstone formations, deep canyons, and giant plates of stone tilted upright through massive geologic upheaval.
San Rafael Swell, Utah - American Southwest
WEBSan Rafael Swell. Utah > San Rafael Swell. Highlights: Little known, geologically unusual part of central Utah - an oval shaped area of uplifted rocks edged by a high ridge of angled strata, cutting through which are many narrow canyons. Also much rock art, and other historic sites. Nearby town: Green River. Management: BLM. Location:
San Rafael Swell – San Rafael Swell
WEBApr 20, 2019 · The San Rafael Swell, a 70 by 40-mile geologic upheaval located in southeastern UT, has been cut, shaped, and formed over thousands of years into a crazy assembly of sandstone buttresses, canyons, and plateaus. The northern Swell, located north of Interstate 70, offers fantastic hiking, backpacking, biking, and camping at all …
San Rafael Swell - Road Trip Ryan
WEBOverview. The San Rafael Swell is a large remote area in central/eastern Utah, that is split in half by Interstate 70. It extends from near Hanksville to the south all the way north to near Price, and from Green River on its eastern side for about 70 miles west, encompassing over 2000 square miles.
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