We woke up to rain this morning, but that did not deter us. We headed off to Canyonlands National Park at 7:15.
Again, the entrance gate to the park was unmanned, but the visitor center was open. We grabbed a map and trail guide, then headed to our first destination.
Upheaval Dome
In an effort not to overtax ourselves, we’ve been trying to keep any individual hike to 3 miles or less. Upheaval Dome was 1.4 miles.
What we did not count on today were the gale force winds. OMG! I’m not sure I’ve ever experienced wind as strong as what was blowing today.
And unfortunately, nearly everything in Canyonlands National Park involves standing on the edge of a canyon. The wind added a dimension of risk that I did not enjoy. There were times when I struggled just to stay on my feet.
Upheaval Dome is believed to have been created by a giant meteorite.
After our experience with the wind at Upheaval Dome, we decided to forgo any more hikes, since they were likely to involve fighting against the wind while balancing on slickrock at dizzying heights.
Instead, we chose to continue our drive along the main road leading through Canyonlands National Park, stopping at overlooks along the way.
Meanderings & Mind Munchies 