PARIA-HACKBERRY WILDERNESS STUDY AREA

Values

The massive Navajo Sandstone walls of the Paria River and its tributaries are some of the tallest in Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. In between are high forested plateaus and slick rock benches all of which make for excellent hiking and backpacking challenges and a topographic and geologic wonderland. The canyons are deep and routes hard to find and follow. Observant hikers may also discover evidence of past Anasazi and Fremont civilizations. Uncounted and unnamed arches abound in a maze of opportunity for exploration.

Visitation Information

Located in the east-central portion of GSENM. North of The Cockscomb WSA and State Route 89. Cottonwood Canyon Road (400) provides access to the eastern portion of the WSA. Nipple Lake Road (587) provides access to the western portion of the WSA and Skutumpah Road forms the extreme northwest corner of the WSA.

Visitor Advisory

Visitors should come prepared for backcountry conditions and adequately prepare for their trip. Knowledge of weather, terrain, and physical conditions can help ensure safety.