Mexican Hat, UtahMexican Hat, UtahMay 19, 2007. We stayed in Cottonwood Campground in Bluff, Utah. Several private RV-Parks were available in Bluff. We chose Cottonwood. The others were just as nice. One mile west of town is Sand Island Department of the Interior Campground with no utilites. It was OK as well. Cottonwood was $20 for a FHU site.
This is the Hoodoo that gave name to Mexican Hat, Utah
This hoodoo inspired the moniker for the town we are headed to: Mexican Hat. The hat is also a fine example of a "caprock" as used in geological terms.
Also look beyond the Mexican Hat Rock at the sedimentary rock in the bluff. Notice how the sedimentary layers are almost horizontal behind the Mexican Hat then drop vertically on both sides. Faults have created this. It is called block faulting.
San Juan River Bridge in Mexican Hat, Utah
This is the famous San Juan River Bridge in Mexican Hat, Utah. I say famous because it is one of the few bridges crossing the San Juan River. It is also famous because it is situated at the bottom of a long 10% grade. Vehicles coming down that 10% grade better have their speed under control because they have to make a right angle turn or else run smack into that sandstone bluff you see in this picture.
San Juan River and bluffs at Mexican Hat, Utah
This is the San Juan River as it flows past that bridge on its way to the "Goosenecks" not far out of Mexican Hat.
San Juan River Bridge in Mexican Hat, Utah
This is another picture of that bridge and the sharp right angle turn that has to be negotiated at the bottom of that long 10% grade.
San Juan River Bridge in Mexican Hat, Utah
From this angle you can see some of the 10% grade facing traffic on US-163. Travelers traveling east or north on US-163 are the ones that have to have their speed rolling down that 10% grade under control.
Mexican Hat boat launch on the San Juan River
This boat launch in Mexican Hat was a popular place. There appears to be a lot of activity with float trips down the San Juan River taking place.
Valle's RV-Park Pizza & Beer in Mexican Hat, Utah
This RV-Park was very near that boat launch. It would work fine for RV'ers.
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