Nestled in the heart of Utah, the San Rafael Swell is a breathtaking landscape that showcases the remarkable interplay of geology, history, and recreation. This unique region is characterized by its stunning rock formations, deep canyons, and expansive vistas, making it a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

Utah's San Rafael Swell features a vast landscape of winding gorges carved deep by rivers, and you'll find multi-colored sandstone mountains and mysterious slot canyons. Here's a quick guide to some of the best trails to explore the region.

Formed roughly 50 million years ago when volcanic activity deep below the surface pushed a huge chunk of land upwards, the San Rafael Swell or “the Swell” as the locals call it is a magical wonderland. From fossils to rock art, slot canyons to grand canyons, there is plenty to do and explore in the Swell!

2019年4月20日 · The San Rafael Swell, a 70 by 40-mile geologic upheaval located in southeastern UT, has been cut, shaped, and formed over thousands of years into a crazy assembly of sandstone buttresses, canyons, and plateaus. The northern Swell, located north of Interstate 70, offers fantastic hiking, backpacking, biking, and camping at all levels of fun.

The San Rafael Swell was formed when deeply buried Precambrian rocks faulted, or broke, during the Laramide orogeny, about 60 million years ago. These "basement" rocks below the present-day Swell moved upwards relative to the surrounding areas and caused the overlying sedimentary rocks to fold into a dome-like shape called an anticline .

Utah's San Rafael Swell features a vast landscape of winding gorges carved deep by rivers, and you'll find multi-colored sandstone mountains and mysterious slot canyons. Here's a quick guide to some of the best trails to explore the region.

2024年6月11日 · The San Rafael Swell is tucked away in central Utah and is a hidden geological marvel. Spanning over 1,500 square miles, this amazing landscape is known for its deep canyons, jutting rock formations, and ancient rock art.

2022年9月30日 · San Rafael Swell is a wilderness area located in Emery County in the central-eastern pocket of Utah. It encompasses over 2,000 square miles extending near Price from the north and almost all the way down to Hanksville on the south.

A unique geologic feature, Utah's San Rafael Swell offers some of the best canyoneering in Utah. What's even more amazing is that the Swell hasn't become a wilderness area or been protected (the roadless canyon interior anyway), which it needs and deserves.

The San Rafael Swell in Green River, Utah is a stunning landscape located in southeastern Utah. It is an area of uplift, filled with mesas, canyons, and other unique geographic features. The San Rafael Swell started forming millions of years ago when …