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Thread: San Rafael Caves???
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11-07-2006, 10:29 PM #1
San Rafael Caves???
We are going down to San Rafael for the weekend, and I wasn't sure if there are any caves that I should be made aware of. Thanks.
"My heart shall cry out for Moab..." Isaiah 15:5
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11-07-2006 10:29 PM # ADS
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11-09-2006, 01:23 PM #2
There are some small caves and big sinkholes in the area, but nothing I know of that seems very interesting for cavers.
Utah is a very special and unique place. There is no where else like it on earth. Please take care of it and keep the remaining wild areas in pristine condition. The world will be a better place if you do.
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11-12-2006, 07:54 PM #3Originally Posted by Scott Patterson
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11-12-2006, 08:21 PM #4Originally Posted by capn_blasto
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11-13-2006, 09:35 AM #5Um, huh?
So, Sinkhole Flat (which is pictured in your photo I assume) was named for potholes? Lots of other sinkholes thoughout the Swell in the Sindbad limestone.Utah is a very special and unique place. There is no where else like it on earth. Please take care of it and keep the remaining wild areas in pristine condition. The world will be a better place if you do.
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12-09-2006, 10:58 PM #6
The MK Tunnels in San Rafael Swell are pretty cool. If anyone is interested, I could post photos and location.
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12-09-2006, 11:42 PM #7Originally Posted by scoutabout
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12-10-2006, 05:03 PM #8
These pics are from a recent trip in early September. The tunnels are man-made holes drilled by the military when they were searching for an appropriate site for the NORAD headquarters. Sandstone lost out to the granite found near Colorado Springs.
Some other info:
http://www.ut.blm.gov/sanrafaelswell...00-present.htm
Located at about Z12 4334139N 524584E.
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03-05-2007, 06:47 PM #9
I'm going down to the swell this weekend. Does anyone know if the MK tunnels are still open?
"My heart shall cry out for Moab..." Isaiah 15:5
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03-05-2007, 08:19 PM #10Originally Posted by DiscGolfDivers
Oh, and be sure to stop by my Buckhorn Wash cache while you're there! Just don't hurt yourself coming back down.
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03-06-2007, 05:08 AM #11
Thanks Udink!
"My heart shall cry out for Moab..." Isaiah 15:5
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03-06-2007, 10:17 PM #12
would one of you be willing to give me some exact coord, or directions to these tunnels. summit42 and I will be making a trip down that direction for his bday at the end of the month, and I';d love to visit them prior to closing.
Tear down Dams, Build up Dreams!
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03-07-2007, 06:38 AM #13Originally Posted by fouristhenewone
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03-07-2007, 08:22 AM #14
Thanks again Udink!
"My heart shall cry out for Moab..." Isaiah 15:5
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03-10-2007, 10:32 AM #15
How big is this? I want to ride my mnt. bike in this thing!!
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03-10-2007, 01:54 PM #16Originally Posted by Summit42
I think the light you see at the end of the tunnel is actually a reflection off the water in the bottom of the hole.
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03-10-2007, 02:20 PM #17
That being the case, if Summit bikes down this he will forever be hardcore in my mind.
"My heart shall cry out for Moab..." Isaiah 15:5
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03-10-2007, 05:28 PM #18
Sorry, somebody was playing a joke and posted the pictures of my colonoscopy. Good thing my pipes were clean that day.I wish my lawn was EMO so it would cut itself.
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03-10-2007, 05:49 PM #19Originally Posted by KillEmAll
the skateboarder in me saw some goodtimes... 2' is a bit small
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03-10-2007, 06:17 PM #20Originally Posted by KillEmAll
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