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The San Rafael Swell
You are entering a spectacular but wild landscape, the San Rafael Swell. A massive, eroded anticline, the San Rafael Swell is 75 miles long and 30 miles wide. Its sandstone reefs, buttes, pinnacles, canyons, and cliffs are stunning, if a bit intimidating. This harsh land has attracted only the toughest, hardiest of people. Early river explorer, John Wesley Powell, described the region as "a land of desolation, dedicated forever to the geologist and artist, where civilization can find no resting place." Yet ancient Indian tribes, Mormon pioneers, cowboys, outlaws, prospectors, and miners all found a place here. Exploring the Swell off I-70 can be fascinating but dangerous to the novice. Be sure you have plenty of water, food, gasoline, and a reliable map. Hiring a guide is recommended. For traveler information contact 1-888-564-3600. |