Cathedral Gorge Slot Canyon
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Experience the majesty that is Cathedral Gorge! Located in a long, narrow valley where erosion has carved dramatic and unique patterns in the soft bentonite clay, it is a photographers’ dream. A number of walking trails provide great views of the Park. Children and adults alike love exploring the slot canyons. Moderate temperatures through the year make the Park at great place to camp. Cathedral Gorge State Park, Panaca, Nevada. 1,012 likes 2 talking about this 122 were here. Slot canyons, hiking trails, biking trails, all open for exploration at Cathedral Gorge State Park. The slot canyons found at Cathedral Gorge are undoubtedly the main event, with miles of trails that wind in, around and through this striking landscape. Hike from Miller Point Overlook—a gazebo that was originally constructed by the CCC and serves up incredible sunrise or sunset views of the slot canyons below.
*Cathedral Gorge State Park Slot Canyons20080410Navigation Links The Trip The objective of the day was to explore a bit of Cathedral Gorge and then head south to Las Vegas to visit some friends. The photos below are what we saw. The passing of the storm front brought clear, bright blue skies. The wind was still blowing, but now I am guessing that this is the norm, rather than the exception. The shot above shows a view of the interesting structure of Cathedral Gorge. The sign said ’Moon Caves’ so we went to investigate. In reality, it was a slot canyon. A very narrow slot canyon and surely not the place to be during a heavy rain. The cliffs at Cathedral Gorge are not very high compared to Zion or the other parks, but the structures are intricate. Plus, you can get up close and personal.The entrance to one of the slot canyons in hidden in the shadows. Along Hwy 93 we passed some interesting structures to the west of the road. These erosion patterns seem to suggest that there was erosion to produce the wavy pattern, then the whole thing was uplifted and tilted. Very strange. Several of the structures had large, steep cliffs. Free online lucky leprechaun slots play. We continued on to Las Vegas with the objective to check out Red Rocks Park before we hit the motel. While not as large as Zion, Red Rocks was impressive nonetheless. Note the banding in the uplifted ridge. The faulting and subsequent uplift produced some big cliffs to the west of the visitor’s center. The yucca were in bloom in the park. The blooms were interesting in that they were different colors. I don’t know if that indicates the maturity of the bloom or something else. But, independent of the reason, it was cool. The uplifted ridges were comprised of cross bedded sandstone indicating that this are was a set of dunes sometime in the distant past. In the photo above ,the cross bedding shows the dune structure at the time the sand became rock. Red Rocks is a popular local rock climbing area. There were many climbers out testing their skills. These ropes are fixed to anchor points above the climbers. This prevents long falls and generally makes the process safer for beginners. In the real world, however, the lead climber takes substantial risks to put in these anchor points as they can fall double the distance of their ’lead’. Far southern Las Vegas is visible from the upper reaches of Red Rocks Park. The eastern view was expansive. Just to the right off the edge of the photo is a substantial mining area with big overburden hills. There was a short dirt road that allowed access to the upper canyon. Since it was dirt, and had some cobbles in the roadway, most folks just stopped at the parking lot. Kathleen and I went up for perhaps a mile to get this shot of the upper cliffs. The faults and uplifting are clearly visible here. Interesting wind caves on the upper cliffs. To the south, the cliffs reminded me of southern Arizona. Another set of climbersThe trip to Las Vegas was easy and went off without a hitch. The weather was much warmer and I was delighted to see that diesel was ’only’ $3.99 a gallon. We met Kathleen’s cousin, Cathleen, and her beau Russell for dinner at a local BBQ place. It was yummy. Tomorrow, we would head out on I-15 for San Diego. Despite the fact that we had another 6 hours of roadwork ahead of us, the trip was essentially over when we got to Las Vegas.This trip was the best to date. The camper performed well and despite some minor mechanical failures and things shaken loose by the many hundreds of miles of washboard, the rig came through intact and ready to go another day. Navigation Links Previous AdventureTrip Home PagePhotos and Text Copyright Bill Caid 2008, all rights reserved.
For your enjoyment only, not for commercial use. Cathedral Gorge State Park
Cathedral Gorge State Park in Panaca, NV is a hidden gem in the heart of the Great Basin Desert. The Great Basin Desert is the largest US desert, which covers an arid expanse of about 190,000 square miles and is bordered by the Sierra Nevada Range to the West, and Rocky Mountains to the East. At the South East corner of Nevada sits Cathedral Gorge State Park, which exposes erosion that has carved unique patterns in the soft bentonite clay.The clay has formed what look like large sandcastles or cathedrals, crumbling as you step upon them. Among these cathedrals are small slot canyons and caves. These slot canyons aren’t the typical slot canyon, as they are only 1-30 ft in length, and don’t exit on another side. Two overlooks, Miller and Eagle Point offer excellent views of the canyon. With close to 2,000 acres of park area, there is endless exploring for kids, dogs, families, and photographers. Most people visit Cathedral Gorge State Park to camp, do photography, and hike the 6 miles of trails the park has to offer.
Can I bring my dog? Yes, dogs are allowed and must be leashed. However, we talked to the ranger about dogs on trails and they said as long as no one was around we could have them off leash.Is this a good park for kids?Yes! There is a lot of exploring, and nothing dangerous to be aware of.When is the best time to visit/camp here?Spring and Fall are the best, when the temperatures aren’t too hot.Is it better to camp or do a day trip here?Depends on where you are coming from and how much of the park you’d like to see. Since we drove from Salt Lake, it made sense to camp.
What do I need to know about camping here?The single camp/RV sites are first come, first serve. The two group sites must be reserved by calling 775.728.4460. There are 22 sites, which can accommodate RVs up to 40 ft in length. Each site has a water spout, picnic table, fire ring, pavilion for shade, and grill. Electric hookups are available for RVs for an extra $10/night. Water flush restrooms and showers are open year round. The showers near the single sites are free; the showers near the group site uses quarters. Dogs must be leased at all times in the camp sites.What are all the fees?Day use is $7-12/day with a $2 discount to NV residents. These fees vary by park and cover the basic entrance to the park.Group campsite is $17 night per car PLUS a one time $15 reservation fee.Single campsites are $17/nightRV sites are $27/night with hookupsRV Dump Station is $6
Official entrance sign.
Our nice group camp site. We initially weren’t planning on camping at this spot, but since all the other single sites were taken, we didn’t have a choice. It ended up working out really well since we had 5 people and 6 dogs. The dogs had a little more freedom to wander here, rather than being tied up the whole time at a regular site next to RVs. Since we were away from the main campground, we didn’t have to listened to RV generators or people. There was a group of loud kids, and we were thankful to have our own secluded spot.
Group site fire pit.
Photo of one of the single/RV sites.
Photo of one of the single/RV sites.
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The pay-for shower. The free shower is located in the main restroom building.
The first night we just went simple on our meals, and I made a Mountain Housemeal. These are so convenient and tasty!
Hanging out by the fire. You can purchase firewood at the fee station, but I recommend bringing your own in case the park is out.
We made Dutch Oven Lasagna for dinner. This is my favorite meal to make while car camping – it’s hot, filling, so tasty, easy to make, and can feed a crowd. To make it, just use your favorite lasagna recipe, using the Oven Ready Lasagna noodles. Line the dutch oven with non-stick foil first, then layer as you normally would for lasagna. Use heated coals/briquettes underneath and on top of the dutch oven, and cook for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
We also made Chocolate Lovers Delight in a separate dutch oven.
Charlie enjoys protecting the tent and looking at his surroundings.
Cathedral Caves
Our first area we checked out was the Cathedral Caves and CCC Day Use/Picnic Area. The CCC built this water tower in the 1930s, but is no longer in use.
Charlie enjoys the “caves”. Keep in mind that there not actually caves here, just canyons resembling slot canyons.
Looking up from the end of one of the “caves”.
Exploring the outside portion of Cathedral Caves.
Exploring with friends!
Chase strikes a pose!
Juniper Draw Trail
This trail is a 4 mile loop that lets you explore more of the “cathedrals”. It starts behind the main restroom building, and ends back at the campground. We didn’t see anyone else on this trail, so it was nice to let the dogs off leash for awhile. All trails in Cathedral Gorge are fully exposed to the sun and there’s no water anywhere. Be sure to bring at least 3 liters of water on your hike. I brought 2 liters and ran out quickly and it wasn’t even that hot (maybe 65F).
Start of the trail.
The trail mostly follows the wash.
Group shot in front of the bigger cathedrals.
You will arrive at the first trail split. Keep right for the Juniper Draw Trail, to continue making a loop. If you want to hike up to the ridge, head left. We did the Ridge trail the 2nd day, and we didn’t think it was that spectacular.
Pano shot along the trail.
Follow the wash and large brown trail markers. It makes sense that they don’t use cairns on this trail, since flash floods occur often.
Making a loop back along the East side of the loop.
Along the Juniper Draw Trail, you can explore the cathedrals at any time. This may make your hike seem longer if you do a lot of exploring.
Miller Point Overlook Trail
If you hike along the Juniper Draw Trail clockwise, you will come to the intersection for the Miller Point Overlook trail.
You can drive up to the top, then work your way down, but I highly recommend you take this detour by hiking it. This will make you hike North again, towards the overlook. From the Juniper Draw Trail split, it’s only 1/4 mile to the overlook.
Walking in the wash. The canyon walls seemed tallest here.
I really liked this part of the trail – it was really pretty!
Cross a bridge, then hike up these steps.
My favorite photo from our trip here. More steps leading up to Miller Point Overlook.
Group shot using my new RIF6 Tripod!
Me & Charlie at Miller Point Overlook.
Eagle Point Overlook Trail
Eagle Point is another fantastic overlook of the state park. We continued hiking from Miller Point Overlook, and had to walk down the paved road to the trail. It was only maybe 200 yards to the TH. Again, you can drive up to this spot, park, then get out and walk, but we like to hike everywhere. This trail is only 1/2 mile to the overlook.
Eagle Point Trail entrance
Halfway to the overlook, you will have fantastic views of the park and the Juniper Draw Trail.
The Eagle Point trail crosses a narrow ridge.
Jumping at Eagle Point!
Group shot at Eagle Point Overlook.
We made our way back to camp, and the dogs were super tired! Charlie rested on his ChuckIt! Travel Dog Bed. If I don’t bring this while camping, Charlie will NOT lay down outside or in the tent. I swear this bed is one of the best $20 I have ever spent on him. It creates a nice padding and designated space for him to lay on, its machine washable, rolls up into a stuff sack, and is affordable.
Moon & Canyon Caves
These two areas are next to each other, and offer more exploring of the slot canyons. You can hike to them from the campground or just drive to them. If you are into photography, the best time to take photos at Cathedral Gorge State Park is the afternoon and late evening – most of the caves are west facing, so when the sun hits them, the lighting is really amazing.
Sunset at Moon Caves.
Apr 17, 2019 Third casino in Mississippi’s Tunica County to close April 17, 2019 GMT ROBINSONVILLE, Miss. (AP) — A casino company announced Tuesday that it’s closing a gambling hall in Mississippi’s Tunica County, the third casino to close in the area since 2014 in the face of increasing competition and declining revenues. Dec 23, 2019 The major reason the region doesn’t already have a casino is the legal travails of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe, which the Legislature originally expected would own the third casino. Jan 30, 2020 Jan 30, 2020, 6:51am EST As it weighs a potential relaunch of the process to license a third resort casino, the state’s Gaming Commission wants to hear what residents think, and what it should take. Nov 30, 2020 The third casino operated by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians was opened last week in Cathedral City, California, in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. Jul 20, 2017 Third Casino Signed Into Law by Malloy Connecticut’s third casino has been authorized by General Assembly, and after signing the bill into law Thursday, progress could start immediately. Third casino.
Evening light on the cathedrals.
Charlie explores more slot canyons.
At the end of the slot canyon.
Moon Caves area at sunset.
Canyon Caves at sunset.
Near Canyon Caves.
We aren’t really yoga girls, but we thought we’d give it a try. Of course I am the one falling over!
Charlie and I enjoyed our time here!Cathedral Gorge State Park Slot Canyons
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Experience the majesty that is Cathedral Gorge! Located in a long, narrow valley where erosion has carved dramatic and unique patterns in the soft bentonite clay, it is a photographers’ dream. A number of walking trails provide great views of the Park. Children and adults alike love exploring the slot canyons. Moderate temperatures through the year make the Park at great place to camp. Cathedral Gorge State Park, Panaca, Nevada. 1,012 likes 2 talking about this 122 were here. Slot canyons, hiking trails, biking trails, all open for exploration at Cathedral Gorge State Park. The slot canyons found at Cathedral Gorge are undoubtedly the main event, with miles of trails that wind in, around and through this striking landscape. Hike from Miller Point Overlook—a gazebo that was originally constructed by the CCC and serves up incredible sunrise or sunset views of the slot canyons below.
*Cathedral Gorge State Park Slot Canyons20080410Navigation Links The Trip The objective of the day was to explore a bit of Cathedral Gorge and then head south to Las Vegas to visit some friends. The photos below are what we saw. The passing of the storm front brought clear, bright blue skies. The wind was still blowing, but now I am guessing that this is the norm, rather than the exception. The shot above shows a view of the interesting structure of Cathedral Gorge. The sign said ’Moon Caves’ so we went to investigate. In reality, it was a slot canyon. A very narrow slot canyon and surely not the place to be during a heavy rain. The cliffs at Cathedral Gorge are not very high compared to Zion or the other parks, but the structures are intricate. Plus, you can get up close and personal.The entrance to one of the slot canyons in hidden in the shadows. Along Hwy 93 we passed some interesting structures to the west of the road. These erosion patterns seem to suggest that there was erosion to produce the wavy pattern, then the whole thing was uplifted and tilted. Very strange. Several of the structures had large, steep cliffs. Free online lucky leprechaun slots play. We continued on to Las Vegas with the objective to check out Red Rocks Park before we hit the motel. While not as large as Zion, Red Rocks was impressive nonetheless. Note the banding in the uplifted ridge. The faulting and subsequent uplift produced some big cliffs to the west of the visitor’s center. The yucca were in bloom in the park. The blooms were interesting in that they were different colors. I don’t know if that indicates the maturity of the bloom or something else. But, independent of the reason, it was cool. The uplifted ridges were comprised of cross bedded sandstone indicating that this are was a set of dunes sometime in the distant past. In the photo above ,the cross bedding shows the dune structure at the time the sand became rock. Red Rocks is a popular local rock climbing area. There were many climbers out testing their skills. These ropes are fixed to anchor points above the climbers. This prevents long falls and generally makes the process safer for beginners. In the real world, however, the lead climber takes substantial risks to put in these anchor points as they can fall double the distance of their ’lead’. Far southern Las Vegas is visible from the upper reaches of Red Rocks Park. The eastern view was expansive. Just to the right off the edge of the photo is a substantial mining area with big overburden hills. There was a short dirt road that allowed access to the upper canyon. Since it was dirt, and had some cobbles in the roadway, most folks just stopped at the parking lot. Kathleen and I went up for perhaps a mile to get this shot of the upper cliffs. The faults and uplifting are clearly visible here. Interesting wind caves on the upper cliffs. To the south, the cliffs reminded me of southern Arizona. Another set of climbersThe trip to Las Vegas was easy and went off without a hitch. The weather was much warmer and I was delighted to see that diesel was ’only’ $3.99 a gallon. We met Kathleen’s cousin, Cathleen, and her beau Russell for dinner at a local BBQ place. It was yummy. Tomorrow, we would head out on I-15 for San Diego. Despite the fact that we had another 6 hours of roadwork ahead of us, the trip was essentially over when we got to Las Vegas.This trip was the best to date. The camper performed well and despite some minor mechanical failures and things shaken loose by the many hundreds of miles of washboard, the rig came through intact and ready to go another day. Navigation Links Previous AdventureTrip Home PagePhotos and Text Copyright Bill Caid 2008, all rights reserved.
For your enjoyment only, not for commercial use. Cathedral Gorge State Park
Cathedral Gorge State Park in Panaca, NV is a hidden gem in the heart of the Great Basin Desert. The Great Basin Desert is the largest US desert, which covers an arid expanse of about 190,000 square miles and is bordered by the Sierra Nevada Range to the West, and Rocky Mountains to the East. At the South East corner of Nevada sits Cathedral Gorge State Park, which exposes erosion that has carved unique patterns in the soft bentonite clay.The clay has formed what look like large sandcastles or cathedrals, crumbling as you step upon them. Among these cathedrals are small slot canyons and caves. These slot canyons aren’t the typical slot canyon, as they are only 1-30 ft in length, and don’t exit on another side. Two overlooks, Miller and Eagle Point offer excellent views of the canyon. With close to 2,000 acres of park area, there is endless exploring for kids, dogs, families, and photographers. Most people visit Cathedral Gorge State Park to camp, do photography, and hike the 6 miles of trails the park has to offer.
Can I bring my dog? Yes, dogs are allowed and must be leashed. However, we talked to the ranger about dogs on trails and they said as long as no one was around we could have them off leash.Is this a good park for kids?Yes! There is a lot of exploring, and nothing dangerous to be aware of.When is the best time to visit/camp here?Spring and Fall are the best, when the temperatures aren’t too hot.Is it better to camp or do a day trip here?Depends on where you are coming from and how much of the park you’d like to see. Since we drove from Salt Lake, it made sense to camp.
What do I need to know about camping here?The single camp/RV sites are first come, first serve. The two group sites must be reserved by calling 775.728.4460. There are 22 sites, which can accommodate RVs up to 40 ft in length. Each site has a water spout, picnic table, fire ring, pavilion for shade, and grill. Electric hookups are available for RVs for an extra $10/night. Water flush restrooms and showers are open year round. The showers near the single sites are free; the showers near the group site uses quarters. Dogs must be leased at all times in the camp sites.What are all the fees?Day use is $7-12/day with a $2 discount to NV residents. These fees vary by park and cover the basic entrance to the park.Group campsite is $17 night per car PLUS a one time $15 reservation fee.Single campsites are $17/nightRV sites are $27/night with hookupsRV Dump Station is $6
Official entrance sign.
Our nice group camp site. We initially weren’t planning on camping at this spot, but since all the other single sites were taken, we didn’t have a choice. It ended up working out really well since we had 5 people and 6 dogs. The dogs had a little more freedom to wander here, rather than being tied up the whole time at a regular site next to RVs. Since we were away from the main campground, we didn’t have to listened to RV generators or people. There was a group of loud kids, and we were thankful to have our own secluded spot.
Group site fire pit.
Photo of one of the single/RV sites.
Photo of one of the single/RV sites.
Amiptheater
The pay-for shower. The free shower is located in the main restroom building.
The first night we just went simple on our meals, and I made a Mountain Housemeal. These are so convenient and tasty!
Hanging out by the fire. You can purchase firewood at the fee station, but I recommend bringing your own in case the park is out.
We made Dutch Oven Lasagna for dinner. This is my favorite meal to make while car camping – it’s hot, filling, so tasty, easy to make, and can feed a crowd. To make it, just use your favorite lasagna recipe, using the Oven Ready Lasagna noodles. Line the dutch oven with non-stick foil first, then layer as you normally would for lasagna. Use heated coals/briquettes underneath and on top of the dutch oven, and cook for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
We also made Chocolate Lovers Delight in a separate dutch oven.
Charlie enjoys protecting the tent and looking at his surroundings.
Cathedral Caves
Our first area we checked out was the Cathedral Caves and CCC Day Use/Picnic Area. The CCC built this water tower in the 1930s, but is no longer in use.
Charlie enjoys the “caves”. Keep in mind that there not actually caves here, just canyons resembling slot canyons.
Looking up from the end of one of the “caves”.
Exploring the outside portion of Cathedral Caves.
Exploring with friends!
Chase strikes a pose!
Juniper Draw Trail
This trail is a 4 mile loop that lets you explore more of the “cathedrals”. It starts behind the main restroom building, and ends back at the campground. We didn’t see anyone else on this trail, so it was nice to let the dogs off leash for awhile. All trails in Cathedral Gorge are fully exposed to the sun and there’s no water anywhere. Be sure to bring at least 3 liters of water on your hike. I brought 2 liters and ran out quickly and it wasn’t even that hot (maybe 65F).
Start of the trail.
The trail mostly follows the wash.
Group shot in front of the bigger cathedrals.
You will arrive at the first trail split. Keep right for the Juniper Draw Trail, to continue making a loop. If you want to hike up to the ridge, head left. We did the Ridge trail the 2nd day, and we didn’t think it was that spectacular.
Pano shot along the trail.
Follow the wash and large brown trail markers. It makes sense that they don’t use cairns on this trail, since flash floods occur often.
Making a loop back along the East side of the loop.
Along the Juniper Draw Trail, you can explore the cathedrals at any time. This may make your hike seem longer if you do a lot of exploring.
Miller Point Overlook Trail
If you hike along the Juniper Draw Trail clockwise, you will come to the intersection for the Miller Point Overlook trail.
You can drive up to the top, then work your way down, but I highly recommend you take this detour by hiking it. This will make you hike North again, towards the overlook. From the Juniper Draw Trail split, it’s only 1/4 mile to the overlook.
Walking in the wash. The canyon walls seemed tallest here.
I really liked this part of the trail – it was really pretty!
Cross a bridge, then hike up these steps.
My favorite photo from our trip here. More steps leading up to Miller Point Overlook.
Group shot using my new RIF6 Tripod!
Me & Charlie at Miller Point Overlook.
Eagle Point Overlook Trail
Eagle Point is another fantastic overlook of the state park. We continued hiking from Miller Point Overlook, and had to walk down the paved road to the trail. It was only maybe 200 yards to the TH. Again, you can drive up to this spot, park, then get out and walk, but we like to hike everywhere. This trail is only 1/2 mile to the overlook.
Eagle Point Trail entrance
Halfway to the overlook, you will have fantastic views of the park and the Juniper Draw Trail.
The Eagle Point trail crosses a narrow ridge.
Jumping at Eagle Point!
Group shot at Eagle Point Overlook.
We made our way back to camp, and the dogs were super tired! Charlie rested on his ChuckIt! Travel Dog Bed. If I don’t bring this while camping, Charlie will NOT lay down outside or in the tent. I swear this bed is one of the best $20 I have ever spent on him. It creates a nice padding and designated space for him to lay on, its machine washable, rolls up into a stuff sack, and is affordable.
Moon & Canyon Caves
These two areas are next to each other, and offer more exploring of the slot canyons. You can hike to them from the campground or just drive to them. If you are into photography, the best time to take photos at Cathedral Gorge State Park is the afternoon and late evening – most of the caves are west facing, so when the sun hits them, the lighting is really amazing.
Sunset at Moon Caves.
Apr 17, 2019 Third casino in Mississippi’s Tunica County to close April 17, 2019 GMT ROBINSONVILLE, Miss. (AP) — A casino company announced Tuesday that it’s closing a gambling hall in Mississippi’s Tunica County, the third casino to close in the area since 2014 in the face of increasing competition and declining revenues. Dec 23, 2019 The major reason the region doesn’t already have a casino is the legal travails of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe, which the Legislature originally expected would own the third casino. Jan 30, 2020 Jan 30, 2020, 6:51am EST As it weighs a potential relaunch of the process to license a third resort casino, the state’s Gaming Commission wants to hear what residents think, and what it should take. Nov 30, 2020 The third casino operated by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians was opened last week in Cathedral City, California, in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. Jul 20, 2017 Third Casino Signed Into Law by Malloy Connecticut’s third casino has been authorized by General Assembly, and after signing the bill into law Thursday, progress could start immediately. Third casino.
Evening light on the cathedrals.
Charlie explores more slot canyons.
At the end of the slot canyon.
Moon Caves area at sunset.
Canyon Caves at sunset.
Near Canyon Caves.
We aren’t really yoga girls, but we thought we’d give it a try. Of course I am the one falling over!
Charlie and I enjoyed our time here!Cathedral Gorge State Park Slot Canyons
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