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Exploring the SLOT CAVES and MILLER POINT of Cathedral Gorge State Park | Nevada

Nevada's Cathedral Gorge State Park may seem small but there are countless ways to get lost inside it - quite literally! Within the park contains twisting & turning slot passageways to wander through for a breathtaking adventure. ▬▬ C A C T U S A T L A S . C O M ▬▬ ⚪ Read our review - https://cactusatlas.com/adventures/ca... ⚪ Get more information - https://cactusatlas.com/information/c... As with many beautiful features in the American Southwest, it all started with an eruption. Millions of years ago nearby volcanic activity rained down ash forming thick layers. The landscape would change over time from a lake to a dry lake bed after the water drained. Over time, the volcanic ash aged forming bentonite clay. Without water, the built-up layers became exposed to wind, rain, snowmelt, and other natural forces which caused erosion forming the cracks, rivulets, and texture that one sees today. While the landscape at Cathedral Gorge appears alien from afar, a visit is best enjoyed by exploring the three areas of cave-like slot canyons that twist and turn. The journey can take one out of the norm into an otherworldly experience as they navigate maze-like corridors and encounter dead ends, narrow passageways, and small crawlspaces to hidden surprises. It is truly a playground for the adventurous! Located south of the day-use picnic area are three slot canyons or “caves” to explore - Cathedral Slots, Canyon Slots, and Moon Slots. Each area offers similar fascinating passageways that wander through the terrain - some more narrow than others. All eventually dead-end requiring navigating back through the slots, however, be sure to keep an eye out for hidden gems. For those not afraid of getting a little dirty, a crawl through small passageways may lead to other open areas with rope ladders. It should be said that a fair amount of these areas are not for those with fears of tight spaces and appropriate footwear should be worn as not all pathways through the slots are flat. There are a number of trails available for hiking adventures within the park. The longest trail available is the Juniper Draw Loop, a 3-mile fairly flat loop trail that circles the park west of the slot canyons. Biking and equestrian use are allowed on this trail only. Another recommended trail is the Miller Point Trail, a 1-mile out and back trail that climbs from the gorge up to Miller’s Point. Hikers will need to navigate several sets of metal stairs the reach the point. Miller’s Point can also be reached by car as there is a road and parking lot of I-93 nearby. VIDEO FILMED: 11/07/2021 ▬▬ L O C A T I O N I N F O ▬▬ ⚪ Cathedral Gorge State Park - http://parks.nv.gov/parks/cathedral-g... ⚪ Directions to Cathedral Gorge State Park - https://goo.gl/maps/kR22cxWyKfvNSwiv7 ▬▬ T I M E S T A M P S ▬▬ 00:00 Intro 00:34 History of & About the Park 02:15 Miller Point 06:00 Cathedral Slots 10:52 Canyon Slots 18:00 Moon Slots ▬▬ L I N K S ▬▬ ⚪ Gear we use - https://www.amazon.com/shop/thecactus... ⚪ See where we've been - https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mi... ⚪ Music from Epidemic Sound - https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra... (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.) _____________________________________________________________ ✅ Find us on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook - @cactusatlas. ✅ Check out our website - https://cactusatlas.com Welcome to the Cactus Atlas! We are Glenn and Amy and invite you to join us as we visit all sorts of locations across the American West. We tour both natural and man-made attractions. Our base of operations is in the Phoenix, AZ area. We do a lot of hiking and day trips as well as campground reviews, and hope that we will be a great resource if you are planning a trip to the American West. We also hope to delight you with our exciting adventures!