Antelope

Canyon

Field Trip Trail

Antelope Canyon (Type: Sandstone slope Canyon)
was formed by erosion of Navajo Sandstone. Flash
flooding was was the primary cause and the second
cause was other subaerial processes.
Rainwater

during the moonsoon season pick up speed creating

narrow passageways. Erosion created deeper and
smoother edges forming flowing shapes in the
rocks.

Stop 4: Owl Canyon

Majestic great horned owls at home dozing
off in one of the crevices. Their feathers
are grey and blue. Scientists often use owl
pellets to determine species abundance.
Owls are good indicators of ecosystem
sensitivity and their numbers are a good
indication of prey availability and habitat
conditions. Arizona's largest owl is the great
horned owl .It has a huge habitat range,
having been documented up to 9,800 feet
above sea level. They are adaptable because
of their feeding habits.They aren't overly
dependent on a particular species. They eat
insects, scorpions, rodents, jackrabbits, birds,
reptiles and amphibians.The primary threats
to great horned owls are human
related.Typical life span in the wild is about 13
years.

Thelma Morales
Geography 1
Summer 2015
Field Trip
Stop
Stop
Stop
Stop

One: Upper Antelope Canyon

Two: Lower Antelope Canyon
Three: Rattlesnake Canyon
Four: Owl Canyon

Stop 2: Lower Antelope Canyon

Lower Antelope Canyon: about 1,335 feet (407 m)

Stop 1: Upper Antelope Canyon

Upper Antelope Canyon: about 660 feet (200 m)

The Upper Antelope Canyon is called "the

place where water runs through rocks" by
the Navajo. Its entrance and entire length
are at ground level and no climbing is
required. Light beams occur most often in
the summer they require the sun to be
high in the sky.

Lower Antelope Canyon is called

"spiral rock arches"

by the Navajo, is located a few kilometers away

..A
metal stairway has been installation the canyon and
climbing is required along pre-installed ladders in
certain areas. It is a more difficult hike than Upper
Antelope and longer. There is narrower spots and
footing is not available in all areas. At the end
climb out requires several flights of stairs.

Stop 3: Rattlesnake Canyon

Rattlesnake Canyon is a slot canyon located
on private Navajo land in Arizona near
Antelope Canyon. Tt has stunning colors and
the red sandstone walls present beautiful,
characteristic swirls. The canyon is small
and rarely visited.. There is a hole at the
top of an arch that leads to a small room at
the very end of canyon.