THE BLUES WILDERNESS STUDY AREA

Values

Each WSA has its own beauty, and the sparsely vegetated blue/gray clay and sandstone badlands of the Blues WSA is no exception. Water is normally scarce, but heavy rain occasionally produces dramatic flooding. The gradual erosion of soft rocks is revealing previously unknown secrets of a time when dinosaurs roamed on Earth. Tucked into one of the deep badland valleys, a person has the opportunity to feel isolation from modern mechanization and form deep connections with the Earth’s past.

Visitation Information

Located in the north-central part of GSENM and approximately 20 miles west of Escalante, Utah. Highway 12 forms the southern boundary of The Blues WSA. Henderson Canyon Road (383) provides access to the western portion of the WSA.

Visitor Advisory

Visitors should come prepared for backcountry conditions and adequately prepare for their trip. Knowledge of weather, terrain, and physical conditions can help ensure safety.