Sheer red cliffs at the northeast corner of Silver Falls Bench form a
distinctive part of the rim of the Circle Cliffs region.

Visitors should come prepared for backcountry conditions and adequately
prepare for their trip. Knowledge of weather, terrain, and physical conditions
can help ensure safety.

Sheer red cliffs at the northeast corner of Silver Falls Bench form a distinctive part of the rim of the Circle Cliffs region. <p/>Visitors should come prepared for backcountry conditions and adequately prepare for their trip. Knowledge of weather, terrain, and physical conditions can help ensure safety.

Bird's eye view of the park

Escalante Canyon Tract 1

Much of the area is characterized by plateaus or benches and canyons. The
Escalante River has cut a deep, winding canyon from west to east.The area is
large and geographically complex. It is associated with a section of the
Escalante River Canyon between the Glen Canyon NRA and the highway between
Boulder and Escalante, Utah. This area has some of the most outstanding
scenery in the country. East of Horse Canyon in the eastern portion of the
area, canyons draining to Horse Canyon through the Circle Cliffs escarpment
have created a unique canyon and bench system.Wolverine Canyon and Little
Death Hollow possess extremely narrow and convoluted sections, but the most
distinctive topographic feature is the surface of the benches.

Much of the area is characterized by plateaus or benches and canyons. The Escalante River has cut a deep, winding canyon from west to east.The area is large and geographically complex. It is associated with a section of the Escalante River Canyon between the Glen Canyon NRA and the highway between Boulder and Escalante, Utah. This area has some of the most outstanding scenery in the country. East of Horse Canyon in the eastern portion of the area, canyons draining to Horse Canyon through the Circle Cliffs escarpment have created a unique canyon and bench system.Wolverine Canyon and Little Death Hollow possess extremely narrow and convoluted sections, but the most distinctive topographic feature is the surface of the benches.

North Escalante Canyons/The Gulch

The study area consists of rugged bench and canyon country deeply dissected by
ephemeral streams.Landscapes in the WSA are characteristic of the scenic
geology of the Escalante River basin.The Twenty five Mile Wash Canyon and one
tributary canyon are entrenched and meandering, cut into red standstone, and
support riparian vegetation. The contrasts of colors and forms represent the
classic scenery of the Glen Canyon Escalante region.

The study area consists of rugged bench and canyon country deeply dissected by ephemeral streams.Landscapes in the WSA are characteristic of the scenic geology of the Escalante River basin.The Twenty five Mile Wash Canyon and one tributary canyon are entrenched and meandering, cut into red standstone, and support riparian vegetation. The contrasts of colors and forms represent the classic scenery of the Glen Canyon Escalante region.

Scorpion WSA

Mt. Pennell is the second highest peak in the Henry Mountains. Several deep
canyons cut the sides of the mountain, which on the higher slopes supports
oak, Ponderosa pine, subalpine fir, spruce, Douglas fir, and aspen. Four
distinct biological life zones are within the WSA due to nearly 5,000 feet of
change in elevation. Portions of the WSA are summer range for the Henry
Mountain bison herd, and bison are frequently seen in the vicinity of The
Horn.

Mt. Pennell is the second highest peak in the Henry Mountains. Several deep canyons cut the sides of the mountain, which on the higher slopes supports oak, Ponderosa pine, subalpine fir, spruce, Douglas fir, and aspen. Four distinct biological life zones are within the WSA due to nearly 5,000 feet of change in elevation. Portions of the WSA are summer range for the Henry Mountain bison herd, and bison are frequently seen in the vicinity of The Horn.

Mt. Pennell

The WSA consists of five parallel, south trending canyons separated by
benches. Numerous winding side canyons and steep cliffs isolate the
benches.The Circle Cliffs landscape is found in the northeastern portion of
the WSA. This is the best known and recognized feature within the WSA.
Characteristic features include the intensely colored red, orange, and purple
Chinle mounds and ledges at the base of Wingate Sandstone cliffs; vertically
joined cliffs banded with red, yellow, and white colors; and bench tops and
upper cliff faces possessing innumerable orange red Kayenta Sandstone knobs.
This is one of the most distinctive landscapes on the Colorado Plateau.

The WSA consists of five parallel, south trending canyons separated by benches. Numerous winding side canyons and steep cliffs isolate the benches.The Circle Cliffs landscape is found in the northeastern portion of the WSA. This is the best known and recognized feature within the WSA. Characteristic features include the intensely colored red, orange, and purple Chinle mounds and ledges at the base of Wingate Sandstone cliffs; vertically joined cliffs banded with red, yellow, and white colors; and bench tops and upper cliff faces possessing innumerable orange red Kayenta Sandstone knobs. This is one of the most distinctive landscapes on the Colorado Plateau.

Steep Creek WSA

The Devil’s Garden is located in Garfield County, Utah, USA, and is part of
the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The protected area has
sandstone formations such as hoodoos and natural arches. A portion of Devil's
Garden offers outstanding opportunities for hiking, geological sightseeing,
and photography.

<p>The Devil’s Garden is located in Garfield County, Utah, USA, and is part of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The protected area has sandstone formations such as hoodoos and natural arches. A portion of Devil's Garden offers outstanding opportunities for hiking, geological sightseeing, and photography.</p>

Escalante Canyon Tract 1

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North Escalante Canyons/The Gulch

Scorpion WSA

Mt. Pennell

Steep Creek WSA

Devil's Garden