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The Elephants

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The Elephants

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness

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    1. Upper Buckskin Gulch Trail — Paria Canyon-Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness Area

    15.8km

    04:07

    120m

    120m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Intermediate

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    August 25, 2023

    Inside Upper Buckskin Gulch Canyon, hikers can spot two large red sandstone formations that get their names from their resemblance to elephants.
      You can find those "petrified" elephants on the trail, inside the canyon.

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        Elevation 1,440 m

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        Location: Kane County, Utah, United States

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