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Cathedral
Gorge State Park
Lincoln County, Nevada
Cathedral Gorge State Park is located in Lincoln County,
Nevada, about a mile north of the town of Panaca off highway 93. These
formations were created by erosion, which has carved dramatic gorges and
formations in the soft bentonite clay. This is a good place to take children.
Trails for light hiking, picnic areas, and plenty of climbing opportunities
are available. But keep an eye on the little ones. Our visits to this
place have usually been in the winter months when the weather is dry,
but quite cool. Cedar City, Utah, about 100 miles east, where we live,
is typically colder and wetter than this area in the winter season.
Some of the trails lead into narrow gorges and cave-like
formations.
Additional information about Cathedral Gorge is available at http://www.state.nv.us/stparks/cg.htm
Nevada's
State Parks are the best-kept in the country. The facilities are clean,
the parks are rarely, if ever, crowded; and the scenery and solitude are
unique. We are not the types to frequent "improved" campgrounds
but, in this case, we were very pleased with the experience. With five
children along, the campground was ideal for cooking, restroom facilities,
etc., while in close proximity to plenty of exploring.
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