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There are 7 deep, majestic canyons with smaller branches in the Southern area of Blue Diamond Hill. These canyons could be compared in size with Cowboy Canyon, the largest canyon in the Northern area of Blue Diamond Hill. The sheer vertical limestone cliffs surrounding these canyons, between 2-300ft in height, promise to contain a number of caves.
The Southern area of Blue Diamond Hill can be divided into 4 quadrants:
In the public wilderness area to the North of the Gypsum Mining Road, there are 2 deep canyons, some with smaller branches. In the public wilderness area to the South of the Gypsum Mining Road there are 5 deep canyons, some with smaller branches.
David Smith has devoted the better part of one day each week over the past 20 years to experiencing a mountain trail running adventure. He began in the Pacific Northwest with the Columbia Gorge and Cascade Mountains; then moved to Southern California and experienced the Angeles Crest mountains; then the Northeast where he experienced the Hudson River Valley and Minnewaska; finally in 2016 to Las Vegas where he is experiencing and documenting Red Rock Canyon, the Spring Mountains (Mt. Charleston area), Death Valley and beyond!
Return often to experience one new adventure each week! From the home page scroll to “Most Recent Adventures“. More about David Smith…
The trail adventures on this website require proper conditioning, preparation and safety precautions. There are many factors beyond our control including weather conditions, unstable ground, loose rocks, insects and snakes, people you may encounter, your own level of physical conditioning, the potential of getting lost just to mention a few. While this site offers guidance, helpful tips, direction and training, the reader assumes full responsibility for whatever may occur during their trail adventure. Have fun and be safe!
