Closed Canyon-Dry

Closed Canyon in Big Bend Ranch State Park is a true hidden gem. It shares alot of characteristics with what one might find in Utah. I would even go as far to say it often reminds me of the Narrows in Zion National Park minus the running water.

Even though it is dry, the signs of past rains and flood are readily visible. The walls are mostly red and rough, but the bottom 6 feet or so is gray-white and smooth. Yes, the water has roared through here 6 feet deep or so. Rocks, gravel, and sand occasional are found along the bottom.

The sun rarely strikes down this deep in the canyon making it cool. It only adds to the sense that water has, can, and will wash this canyon clean. It is only dry temporarily.