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| | Hiking | 0.72 Miles | 33 Mns | | 3.09 mph |
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| partners | | On our last morning in Kanab before driving back to Phoenix, we made a quick stop at Sand Caves at sunrise to avoid the inevitable crowds that would show up later. The early start paid off, and we had the caves to ourselves...I first visited the caves two years ago, and it's incredible how much busier these spots have become in such a short time.
We headed south along the base of the cliff and made the short scramble up to the ledge and followed that across to the entrance. It's disappointing to see all the graffiti carved in the rocks, but not surprising given the traffic and easy accessibility from the highway. Still, it's a nice spot, with multiple windows looking out from the caves and the sandy floor inside. When I was here last time, there was a tent set up in the back of the cave, but that was gone, so we went all the way to the end...not much back there, just less light and less graffiti. The caves are worth a visit it you're in the area and driving by...especially if it's early and there aren't crowds  |
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