Were You Ever Brave Enough To Go Down Palo Duro’s Devil’s Slide?
Palo Duro Canyon is full of all kinds of natural wonders. There are caves to explore, massive formations that leave you awe-struck, and plenty of trails to traverse. One of the more infamous landmarks of Palo Duro Canyon is referred to as the Devil's Slide.
Were you ever brave enough to take a ride on the Devil's Slide?
These days, people are supposedly advised not to attempt the ride down Devil's Slide. The steep surface makes for a hazardous situation, and has led to some visitors being seriously injured.
That doesn't mean that there isn't a long history of people taking a ride down the Devil's Slide in Palo Duro Canyon.
It's located on the southern end of Palo Duro Canyon State Park. You'll recognize it from the multi-colored hue of the rocks that make up the formation. For the longest time, riding the Devil's Slide was almost a kind of right of passage for many in the area.
The slide itself is gorgeous, as you can see in this collection of photos. You can also see just how steep the formation is on its western side. As much as I like to think that I'm okay with taking risks, that one freaks me out. It also looks like parts of end at a big drop-off.
From the looks of it, the formation is appropriately named.
If you've never seen the Devil's Slide, it is definitely worth taking a look at. If you want more info on this formation, and several more sights you need to see, follow this link.
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