The La Sal Mountains rise up behind the Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area.

BEHIND THE ROCKS WILDERNESS STUDY AREA

 

Values

Landforms in the WSA include massive Navajo sandstone domes and fins, steep cliffs, and several natural arches. Sixty percent of the area is barren of vegetation with the remainder in juniper and desert shrubs. The extreme topography of this WSA makes cross-country foot travel very challenging, yet possible. The highly scenic rock fins travessing the WSA are frequently sought out as a subject by photographers.

Visitation Information

Landforms in the WSA include massive Navajo sandstone domes and fins, steep cliffs, and several natural arches. Sixty percent of the area is barren of vegetation with the remainder in juniper and desert shrubs. The extreme topography of this WSA makes cross-country foot travel very challenging, yet possible. The highly scenic rock fins travessing the WSA are frequently sought out as a subject by photographers.

Visitor Advisory

There are extreme topographical constraints to foot travel within this WSA.

Photo Album

Behind the Rocks WSA

Contact Us

Moab Field Office
82 East Dogwood
Moab, UT 84532

Phone: 435-259-2100
Fax: 435-259-2106
E-mail: utmbmail@blm.gov