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Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness
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Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness
The Top 8 Natural Monuments in Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness
Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 8
beautiful natural monuments in Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 15, 2025
Wire Pass Slot Canyon
Highlight (Segment) • Canyon
There's a gap there about 2 meters high, which you'll only be able to manage if you're a really fit climber! Otherwise, just take the bypass, which is MUCH easier.
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The Wave
Highlight • Natural Monument
Famous stunning sandstone formation in the middle of Coyote Buttes. Access to The Wave is strictly limited to 20 visitors per day for the protection of the area. You have …
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Coyote Buttes South (Brain Rocks)
Highlight • Natural Monument
These are some more amazing rock formations on the south end of the National Monument. These Brain Rock formations are colorful and there are plenty of petroglyphs to be seen around as well.
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The Elephants
Highlight • Natural Monument
Inside Upper Buckskin Gulch Canyon, hikers can spot two large red sandstone formations that get their names from their resemblance to elephants.
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Paria River Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
I recommend well ventilated trail runners with gusseted tongues and gators to allow water to drain out of the shoe easily but keep rocks and sand out.
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Melody Arch
Highlight • Natural Monument
In this area, you will find two arches, but just the Melody Arch is mentioned in maps. Access to the area is strictly limited to 20 visitors per day for …
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Cobra Arch
Highlight • Natural Monument
This oddly shaped arch is over 30 feet tall and spreads over a length of 35 feet. It gets its name from its unmistakable resemblance to a snake.
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Paw Hole, Coyote Buttes South
Highlight • Natural Monument
Located in the South Coyote Buttes, these formations are a little more off the beaten path, but just as stunning as the ones on the north side of the National Monument area.
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