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Discover the breathtaking slot canyons of Southern Utah! Hike through nature's sculpted masterpieces. #Utah #Hiking #SlotCanyons
Read more: https://ndpost.org/lifestyle/exploring-the-natural-wonders-hiking-southern-utahs-slot-canyons/

Discover the breathtaking slot canyons of Southern Utah! Hike through nature's sculpted masterpieces. #Utah #Hiking #SlotCanyons
Read more: https://ndpost.org/lifestyle/exploring-the-natural-wonders-hiking-southern-utahs-slot-canyons/

Discover the breathtaking slot canyons of Southern Utah! Hike through nature's sculpted masterpieces. #Utah #Hiking #SlotCanyons
Read more: https://ndpost.org/lifestyle/exploring-the-natural-wonders-hiking-southern-utahs-slot-canyons/

Trekking San Lorenzo box and slot canyons

Sometimes there is a terrific hiking opportunity practically in your backyard and you feel silly to have not learned about it sooner. San Lorenzo Canyon, which consists of a box canyon and several off-shooting slot canyons,  located north of Socorro, New Mexico is a perfect example. Located on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands approximately 4-5 miles west of Interstate 25, we first learned about the canyon through a relative visiting from out-of-state.

The trip to the canyon is a bit of an adventure in itself and it’s important to contact the local BLM field office in Socorro or the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. Both can give you excellent feedback and guidance on how to safely get to and from the canyon–smartphone and online navigation/maps NOT the best option here, as you are traversing remote rugged roads and even along a dry (at the time) arroyo bed.

These offices can also warn you of any existing/impending weather dangers, particularly the risk of muddy conditions or worse–any potential for flooding from rain/snow melt at the canyon or upstream. A check of local weather forecasts for the area is imperative too.

AS the photos indicate, the rock formations throughout San Lorenzo Canyon are amazing and consist of all kinds of fascinating shapes and sizes. The slot canyons can be explored on foot. They range in length, though none are longer than around a half mile. In each instance, going further would have required some tricky and dangerous scrambling, which we are not qualified for, nor prepared to attempt.

Please note that this traveling to San Lorenzo Canyon, as well as hike/trek should NEVER be attempted without checking on the conditions with local and reliable sources listed previously in this post ahead of time. As this is high desert, conditions can change rapidly. Always be prepared with the appropriate gear, clothing, food, and water before starting out, regardless o the length of the planned hike. It’s also important to notify a contact of where you are headed and of your plans/schedule before leaving.

Enjoy the images throughout the post. They don’t do justice to the timeless and rugged beauty of this canyon and its surroundings. Peace and always trek safely and smartly!

#adventures #arroyo #BLM #boxCanyons #canyons #environment #fun #geography #geology #HighDesert #hiking #history #landUse #NewMexico #receration #roads #rugged #safety #SanLorenzoCanyon #Sevilleta #slotCanyons #Socorro #tourism #travel #walking #wildlife

If you weren't flushed out of the slots by yesterday's monsoon flooding in Emery County, here's your opportunity to die in a flash flood again today. #UTwx #slotcanyons #canyoneering https://m.ai6yr.org/@easwatch/112940192327336693

If you weren't flushed out of the slots by yesterday's monsoon flooding in Emery County, here's your opportunity to die in a flash flood again today. #UTwx #slotcanyons #canyoneering https://m.ai6yr.org/@easwatch/112940192327336693

If you weren't flushed out of the slots by yesterday's monsoon flooding in Emery County, here's your opportunity to die in a flash flood again today. #UTwx #slotcanyons #canyoneering https://m.ai6yr.org/@easwatch/112940192327336693

If you weren't flushed out of the slots by yesterday's monsoon flooding in Emery County, here's your opportunity to die in a flash flood again today. #UTwx #slotcanyons #canyoneering https://m.ai6yr.org/@easwatch/112940192327336693

Possible slot canyon flooding in Utah. (Emery County) -- alas, out of reach of cell phones and probably radio, hope no one is foolish enough to be in them right now. #UTwx

Emery County Sheriffs Office: POSSIBLE #FLOODING IN THE SLOT CANYONS IN EMERY COUNTY. PREPARE ACCORDINGLY Source: 202280,UT Emery County Sheriffs Offic

#flooding #hiking #slotcanyons

Possible slot canyon flooding in Utah. (Emery County) -- alas, out of reach of cell phones and probably radio, hope no one is foolish enough to be in them right now. #UTwx

Emery County Sheriffs Office: POSSIBLE #FLOODING IN THE SLOT CANYONS IN EMERY COUNTY. PREPARE ACCORDINGLY Source: 202280,UT Emery County Sheriffs Offic

#flooding #hiking #slotcanyons

Possible slot canyon flooding in Utah. (Emery County) -- alas, out of reach of cell phones and probably radio, hope no one is foolish enough to be in them right now. #UTwx

Emery County Sheriffs Office: POSSIBLE #FLOODING IN THE SLOT CANYONS IN EMERY COUNTY. PREPARE ACCORDINGLY Source: 202280,UT Emery County Sheriffs Offic

#flooding #hiking #slotcanyons

Possible slot canyon flooding in Utah. (Emery County) -- alas, out of reach of cell phones and probably radio, hope no one is foolish enough to be in them right now. #UTwx

Emery County Sheriffs Office: POSSIBLE #FLOODING IN THE SLOT CANYONS IN EMERY COUNTY. PREPARE ACCORDINGLY Source: 202280,UT Emery County Sheriffs Offic

#flooding #hiking #slotcanyons

Spectacular hike this morning up #TranquilleRiver
#SlotCanyons and #fossil hunting.
#kamloops

Spectacular hike this morning up #TranquilleRiver
#SlotCanyons and #fossil hunting.
#kamloops

Spectacular hike this morning up #TranquilleRiver
#SlotCanyons and #fossil hunting.
#kamloops

Spectacular hike this morning up #TranquilleRiver
#SlotCanyons and #fossil hunting.
#kamloops

For #WaterfallWednesday

They don't even have to be rushing all the time to shape the entire world.

#Utah #Photography #SlotCanyons #Travel #Waterfall

For #WaterfallWednesday

They don't even have to be rushing all the time to shape the entire world.

#Utah #Photography #SlotCanyons #Travel #Waterfall

For #WaterfallWednesday

They don't even have to be rushing all the time to shape the entire world.

#Utah #Photography #SlotCanyons #Travel #Waterfall

Nonstop #SAR #rescue mission in #Utah. Two dead in #flash floods, multiple hikers involved. Another 10 hikers found in canyons who authorities not originally aware of. #SlotCanyons #SearchAndRescue #disasters #flooding #UTwx https://kutv.com/news/local/2-hikers-still-overdue-after-kane-county-floods-crews-find-10-more-stranded-during-search

Nonstop #SAR #rescue mission in #Utah. Two dead in #flash floods, multiple hikers involved. Another 10 hikers found in canyons who authorities not originally aware of. #SlotCanyons #SearchAndRescue #disasters #flooding #UTwx https://kutv.com/news/local/2-hikers-still-overdue-after-kane-county-floods-crews-find-10-more-stranded-during-search

Nonstop #SAR #rescue mission in #Utah. Two dead in #flash floods, multiple hikers involved. Another 10 hikers found in canyons who authorities not originally aware of. #SlotCanyons #SearchAndRescue #disasters #flooding #UTwx https://kutv.com/news/local/2-hikers-still-overdue-after-kane-county-floods-crews-find-10-more-stranded-during-search

Nonstop #SAR #rescue mission in #Utah. Two dead in #flash floods, multiple hikers involved. Another 10 hikers found in canyons who authorities not originally aware of. #SlotCanyons #SearchAndRescue #disasters #flooding #UTwx https://kutv.com/news/local/2-hikers-still-overdue-after-kane-county-floods-crews-find-10-more-stranded-during-search

I'm counting it for #WindowFriday

This is Water Holes slot canyon in Page Arizona. You need a permit from the native people to go there, and I think it may be shut down for covid - but it's like Antelope Canyon without the hoards.

For more adventures, check out https://rvnomadphotos.com

#Fensterfreitag #Friday #SlotCanyons #Rock #Geology #Arizona #Southwest #Travel #RVNomad #Explore #Red #RedRock #Desert #OffTheBeatenPath

I'm counting it for #WindowFriday

This is Water Holes slot canyon in Page Arizona. You need a permit from the native people to go there, and I think it may be shut down for covid - but it's like Antelope Canyon without the hoards.

For more adventures, check out https://rvnomadphotos.com

#Fensterfreitag #Friday #SlotCanyons #Rock #Geology #Arizona #Southwest #Travel #RVNomad #Explore #Red #RedRock #Desert #OffTheBeatenPath

I'm counting it for #WindowFriday

This is Water Holes slot canyon in Page Arizona. You need a permit from the native people to go there, and I think it may be shut down for covid - but it's like Antelope Canyon without the hoards.

For more adventures, check out https://rvnomadphotos.com

#Fensterfreitag #Friday #SlotCanyons #Rock #Geology #Arizona #Southwest #Travel #RVNomad #Explore #Red #RedRock #Desert #OffTheBeatenPath

Hope everyone is having a great day! I’m home from a vacation/photo trip and I’m so slow at editing photos but I’ll share one here that’s a bit closer to done. I went to Utah and Arizona, focused on #landscapephotography and places like #slotcanyons #horseshoebend #zionnationalpark and #whitepocket. This one is from White Pocket, a lone tree reflected in a puddle as the sun rises. #travel #photography

Hope everyone is having a great day! I’m home from a vacation/photo trip and I’m so slow at editing photos but I’ll share one here that’s a bit closer to done. I went to Utah and Arizona, focused on #landscapephotography and places like #slotcanyons #horseshoebend #zionnationalpark and #whitepocket. This one is from White Pocket, a lone tree reflected in a puddle as the sun rises. #travel #photography