This Ain’t No Ordinary Gulch!

Buckskin Gulch along the Arizona/Utah border is the longest slot canyon in the United States. I’ve never completed the whole thing but just a few miles into this abyss is enough to gather some good images. I dragged some friends along who made for some pretty good models(No Royalties Due) and for a good sense of scale. It’s about 13 miles and ends at the Paria River which together make a great backpacking trip.

 

Hikers in Buckskin Gulch at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Utah

 

Hikers in Buckskin Gulch at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Utah

 

A hiker stands in awe of the steep sandstone walls of Buckskin Gulch at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument , Utah

 

Hikers in Buckskin Gulch at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Utah

 

Hikers in Buckskin Gulch at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Utah
Kayleigh In Awe.

 

Hikers in Buckskin Gulch at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Utah
Spiderman Patrick

 

Hikers in Buckskin Gulch at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Utah

 

Buckskin Gulch
The longest hike ever for Eric.

 

Hikers in Buckskin Gulch at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Utah

 

Hikers in Buckskin Gulch at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Utah
Sometimes I get out in front of the camera to enjoy the scenery.

 

Hikers in Buckskin Gulch at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Utah

24 thoughts on “This Ain’t No Ordinary Gulch!

  1. Thirteen miles seems like a long hike, you must be well-conditioned! Beautiful shots of this amazing place. If this was formed by water, does water still flow here, as in flash floods?

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      1. Hiking the fins in arches required a guide probably because so many people get lost. I always think of that when I see places like this. Great photos. Have a good weekend.

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