golden cathedral trail

Public Tracks There are no published trips for this hike. Do not underestimate this hike.

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The trail goes east and at about two miles into the trip there are two brief climbs and from there on its pretty much level.

. Amazing scenery and a difficult traverse given the length deep sand in spots and sometimes swift moving current. The trail is about an hours drive 45 miles northwest of Kernville a 90 minute drive 41 miles southeast of Springville and a 30-minute drive 15 miles northeast of California Hot Springs. Sights to See Golden Cathedral Trailhead Add a Report Be the first to rate this hike. 2022 AllTrails LLC All Rights Reserved Privacy PolicyTermsCookie Policy.

Its important to mention that unlike the Santa Ana River Trail there are many intersections you have to cross. This hike gives you a good mix of singletrack sandy hills water crossings through deep slot canyons and amazing arches. Distance 1 hrs 48 min Time terrain 1063 ft Elev Gain Overview This is a easy one way trail in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. At the Foothill Blvd.

Trailhead there is restroom access. The loose sand zaps forward momentum making you work for each step. The route crosses the open arid desert in constant sun over a mixture of sandstone and loose sand. Gather up the entire family and come on down.

If you really want to experience Escalante this is it. The distance is 175 miles one way from where I start. Golden Cathedral Trail. 1 review EASY 16 hike out of 172 in Scorpion Wilderness Study Area EASY.

There are 7 private trips. On paper it doesnt seem like it should be too difficult but it is more challenging than most expect. The trail is located on Western Divide Highway 107 across the road from Redwood Meadow Campground and Trail of 100 Giants parking area. The route to The Golden Cathedral begins on the east side of the Egypt Trailhead near the trail register.

Golden Cathedral Details. Use your current location or enter your zip code. Before you get too far down the trail look to the northeast and locate a prominent slickrock dome in the distance 37608648-11116336. This is known as Neon Dome and serves as an excellent landmark for navigating to Neon Canyon and The Golden Cathedral.

Golden Cathedral is an aptly named hike in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument that crosses slickrock and ends at a beautiful alcove. This hike takes you to the Golden Cathedral at the bottom of Neon Canyon. Find the closest Golden Corral near you.