PARUNUWEAP CANYON WILDERNESS STUDY AREA

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This expanse of public land offers stunning canyon vistas and a unique hiking opportunity. The main landmarks in and directly south of the southern portion of the WSA are Harris Mountain and Elephant Butte. Again, springs and plant life concentrate animals in the area. Mule deer are common, and with the mule deer come predatory mountain lions. Many kinds of hawks, eagles and other birds can also be seen in the area. Beware, however, since rattlesnakes are also common here.

Visitation Information

By following the East Fork of the Virgin River, you can hike over ten miles through the canyons into the east side of Zion National Park.

Visitor Advisory

Check with the National Park Service (Zion) concerning fees. Also, Zion National Park currently maintains a research area immediately downstream of the WSA that is closed to backcountry use.

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