A Guide to Wild Horse Window: The San Rafael Swell's "Window to Heaven"

Finding Wild Horse Window was such a delightful discovery for me. When I first went to the San Rafael Swell Reef, I was shocked at how it looked like the ground had decided to reach upward towards Heaven. On this adventure, we walked up a section of this reef and found an open-top arch in a huge cave that looked like a "Window to Heaven." It was such a treat, and I would love for you to be able to share this experience with me.

Wild Horse Window at a Glance

• Location: Located along the road into Goblin Valley State Park. Link to Trailhead.
• Difficulty: Easy to Medium. The hike itself isn't physically strenuous, but navigation can be tricky.
• Best For: Ages 8 and up, as long as they can handle the terrain and navigation.
• Trail Conditions: A mix of slick rock and fine sandy trail, which can make the path hard to see.

Important Tips for Your Hike

1. Use a GPS App! The trail is well-marked on apps like Gaia, but not so well-marked in real life. I would definitely use a downloaded Gaia Map or another GPS app to help you out. It makes this trail very easy and enjoyable.
2. Respect the Pictographs. There are amazing pictographs in the Wild Horse Window cave. The oils from our hands can damage these ancient works of art, so please look but do not touch.
3. Watch for Water. The trail walks up a section that is a natural waterway. This might be beautiful when wet, but it would also be incredibly slippery. Be very careful if the slick rock is wet.

The trail crosses a lot of slick rock, making a GPS essential.

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Transport Yourself Here in VR

If you are interested in joining me virtually, grab a VR Headset, open a bottle of your favorite nature oil, curl up in a comfy chair, and Transport Here for an Immersive Adventure. You can find this experience and all my others on my Oculus Portfolio.

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