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.