Overview

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The Sid’s Mountain Wilderness is in the northwest portion of the San Rafael Swell and is named after one of the area’s earliest ranchers, Sid Swasey. Sid’s Cabin was built in the 1920s and is situated in one of the large rolling meadows within the wilderness. The landscape is characterized by an intricate canyon system, which drains northward into the San Rafael River. Massive sandstone walls, winding routes, and small tributary canyons make up the eastern portion whereas in the west, rough badlands terrain consisting of colorful, eroded soils, cliffs, and mesas exist throughout. Pinyon-juniper woodlands is the dominant vegetation type. The area is home to Utah’s largest herd of bighorn sheep as well as cougars, raptors, and various species of reptile. Three endangered species (Maguire daisy, San Rafael cactus, Wright fishhook cactus) and two threatened species (Jones cycladenia, Last Chance townsendia) grow within the wilderness.

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Coordinates: 39.065203, -110.759631

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May 24, 2025 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

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Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye,

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