Youtube
Description
Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Area is one of the best places to find incredible hiking trails. The area is known for its red rock cliffs, canyons, slot canyons , and wildlife. The Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Area was established in 1984 and covers an area of approximately 1.2 million acres. The area is popular with hikers, campers, and photographers. The area is home to one of the most sought after hikes in all of Arizona, The Wave. But there are many other amazing hikes in this area if you are unable to get that hard to get permit.
Tips
You must have a permit to visit Paria Canyon. Day use permits can be purchased with a smartphone by scanning the QR Code at each trailhead. To camp overnight, you must reserve a permit in advance. There is a limit on overnight use in the canyon to 20 people per day.
The most popular times to visit are in the spring and fall. Winter temperatures can often be appropriate for hiking, but during the summer, temperatures can be sweltering and can make for extremely difficult hiking conditions.
How to reach the Vermilion Cliffs Monument:
If you are coming from Flagstaff, you will take Highway 89 north to Bitter Spring, where you will turn onto Highway 89A, which will take you to the heart of Vermilion Cliffs and Paria Canyon, the two central points of this section of the Colorado Plateau.
If you are coming from Kanab, take Highway 89 eastbound or Highway 89A southbound and pass through Fredonia and Jacob Lake.
Categories
Author
Weather
{{current_weather.dt | momentjs( atts.date )}} {{current_weather.temp | temp}} °{{units}} {{day.dt | momentjs(atts.date)}} {{day.temp | temp}} °{{day.temp_min | temp}} °{{units}}
Location
vermilion cliffs nat