Hiking the Southwest's magical Paria Canyon is an artfully arduous odyssey. By GREG JOHNSTON, P-I REPORTER Oct 29, 2008. Lorna Johnston sidesteps along a ledge while backpacking lower Paria Canyon.

A hike through Paria is all about the journey. Sure, you can't wait to arrive at star attractions, ... Location: Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, Utah, United States.

Permits to day hike in Buckskin Gulch and Paria Canyon are available at self-pay kiosks at the trailhead. Permits for these areas cost $6 per person per day. Details: 435-644-4600, https://www.blm ...

Paria Canyon-Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness, Sept. 13, 2007. ... Ill., applied 30 times to obtain a permit to hike to the Wave rock formation at the Utah-Arizona state line.

The Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs are a treasured national monument admired by so many, are nothing short of spectacular. Yet this geological wonder with its deep red coloring often isn't at the ...

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