Cathedral Gorge State Park

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Amazing cathedral-like slot canyons and historic structures are the primary features in this well-named state park.
Trail Uses
Accessible Experience Walking Hiking Bicycling
Location
Lincoln County
Length
5.00 miles (Network)
Difficulty
Easiest, Easy, Moderate
Towns
Caliente, Panaca, Pioche
Surface
Dirt, Paved
Pets
Permitted on Leash
Fees
Yes
Other Activities
Mountain Biking Horseback Riding

Description

This park features a unique and amazing network of long, narrow slot canyons, just wide enough for a single person in some places. The canyons were created by hundreds of thousands of years of erosion through a thick layer of volcanic ash, and provide unlimited photographic opportunities.

The park trails are generally short, with the longest trail, the Juniper Draw Loop, being about 4 miles long.  At the main park trailhead, visit the historic stone structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s. The Miller and Eagle Point trails provide beautiful views looking down into the canyons from the ridge. There are 22 improved camp sites in the park, including 2 ADA-accessible sites.

Other Information

Learn more about the wonderful geology and history of Cathedral Gorge State Park by watching the PBS Outdoor Nevada short video!

Visit the Nevada Division of State Parks, Cathedral Gorge State Park website, for camping and park information.

For other fun things to do in the area, see Lincoln County Authority of Tourism's  "Get Primitive" website.  

See the TravelNevada website for articles and things to do in and around Panaca, or see their Cathedral Gorge webpage

Trail Manager

For additional information visit the Nevada State Park website or contact:

Nevada State Parks - Cathedral Gorge
P.O. Box 176

Panaca, NV 89042
cgsp@parks.nv.gov
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Trail Tips

Plan Ahead and Prepare
Be prepared to find your way home. Familiarize yourself with the area before you set out and bring your map and compass along.

Trailhead Information

Main park access is Cathedral Gorge State Park Road, a short 1 mile north of Panaca on the Great Basin Highway, US 93.  The Miller Point Trailhead is another 3 miles north on US 93. Turn left onto Miller Point Road.

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