Paria Canyon—
Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Area
Paria Canyon - Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Area
Kanab Field Office
318 N. 100 E.
Kanab, Utah
Phone: 435-644-4600
If you like narrow canyons, including one of the best slot canyon hikes in the world, this is the place for you. In the Paria Canyon - Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Area you can take day hikes in some of the shorter tributaries, or go on a week-long marathon walk in the lower end of the Paria Canyon. The Paria River runs through the canyon, carving a scenic route that is one of the most popular hiking and backpacking destinations in Utah.
| Area: | 20,000 acres in Utah; 92,500 acres in Arizona. | ||
| Elevation: | 3,200 to 7,300 feet. | ||
| Fees: | There is a $5.00 per person fee for a backcountry permit when backpacking. | ||
| Hours: | The Contact Station hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. It open between March 15 and November 15. At other times of the year permits and information can be obtained at the BLM office in Kanab. | ||
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| Facilities: | Contact Station, drinking water, primitive campground, restroom facilities. | ||
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| Coordinates: | Map Coordinates (NAD83): 37 02.552N; 111 52.156W. | ||
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