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Protected area in Coconino County, Arizona
Photo: Bureau of Land Management, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Vermilion Cliffs National Monument is a spectacular national monument of vermilion-colored cliffs, located in Northern Arizona between the Grand Canyon and the Arizona–Utah border.
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where US 89A crosses the Colorado River
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Renowned for its colorful scenery and perhaps one of the longest and deepest slot canyons in the world. Permits are required. (BLM map).
Straddling around the park's boundaries, these impressive red-colored sandstone cliffs can be seen from quite a distance.
Coyote Buttes North
An impressive sandstone formation that characterizes the park, known for its colors, patterns and shape. However, due its frail environment and high demand, advance permits are required, done through a lottery system. (BLM map)
A hard to reach patch of picturesque sandstones. The grey rocky cover layer is sometimes just a few cm thick. The structure makes the area look like enormous marble cake covered by a sugar icing.
follow a mostly-dry wash to the Colorado River; 3 mi round-trip; no overnight parking; some rock scrambling and wayfinding required (AllTrails map)
reaching the Colorado River, this slot canyon is a 8.3 mi out-and-back trail (AllTrails map)
climb up switchbacks to amazing views of the Colorado River and Page; 4 mi round-trip (AllTrails map)
A short slot canyon that after 1.7 mi / 2.7 km empties into the much longer Buckskin Gulch (here, if in doubt, turn right for one of the longest and deepest canyons in the southwest). The canyon is easy to hike though with few obstacles. (BLM map) (All Trails)
Lodging, restaurant and gas station. No Wi-Fi (as of Aug 2019).
Lodging: Basic but comfortable rooms with a/c and a fridge. If arriving late do call ahead to arrange a late check-in, as the office will be closed.
Restaurant: Good eats to start or end your day. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Leave room for some pie: their signature dessert is avocado pie.
Campsite with 7 sites, pit toilet and shade structures; no water.
By bus
Trans-Canyon Shuttle offers a seasonal daily Rim-to-Rim shuttle bus service, which runs through Vermilion Cliffs with a stop at Marble Canyon. Once there, however, you'd be on your own.
By air
There is a small tarmac airstrip at Marble Canyon which is mostly used for bringing river rafters back to their launch point to conclude their adventure.
Off road
Aside from Lees Ferry area, all other routes are backcountry dirt and sand roads that require four-wheel drive, high-clearance vehicles. There are few route markers in the area.
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