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Located southeast of Delta and northwest of Fillmore Utah, is a very unique formation called the Lace Curtain. This rock formation is on the north slope of Pahvant Butte, which is an old extinct volcano. The curtain formed by erosion from Lake Bonneville some 15,000 years ago. As the waves pounded the north side of Pahvant Butte, it eroded the wall, exposing the “cemented volcanic deposits”, leaving behind what appears to be a wall of melted wax.
Visiting the Lace Curtain:
On our visit, we traveled through Delta, Utah. The Pahvant Butte dome can be seen rising high above the desert flats. The road leading to Pahvant Butte is a well graded dirt road which leads past the Crystal Lake Waterfowl Management Area. As you approach the dome the road turns to a single dirt road which is passible in a high clearance vehicle, weather permitting.
Exploring the Curtain:
When you arrive at the Lace Curtain there is a fairly large area for parking that can accommodate many vehicles. From the parking area you can make your way to the base of the wall and get up close to the many holes and unique formations. Some areas of the Lace Curtain appear as if the rock just melted and ran down the face of the wall, similar to a melted candle.
Volcanoes:
Utah has many unique locations full of beautiful rock structures and scenic views. But for us, what makes this location even more unique is the volcanos. This desert area is home to the remnants of four extinct volcanoes; Pahvant Butte, Tabernacle Hill (Lava Tubes), White Dome, and Black Rock. The volcanic activity has littered the desert landscape with miles of lava flows, and Utah’s newest rock can be found in this area. Although the volcanoes are extinct there are still many areas with geothermal activity, such as Meadow Hot Springs.
Weekend Adventure or Daytrip:
Whether you plan to spend the day or make it a weekend adventure, you are sure to find many unique places to visit. We spent the day and visited two locations, Sunstone Knoll, and the Lace Curtain. We had plenty of time to enjoy both locations, have a nice lunch, and even made it home before dark. For those looking for a weekend adventure lodging is available in Delta and Fillmore. Also, primitive camping is available all around Pahvant Butte, and the Lace Curtain.
Driving Directions from Delta, Utah:
Once you reach Delta, Utah make your way west through town to HWY 257 towards Deseret. Travel south on HWY 257 for 15.7 miles (Google Maps) to the Clear Lake Road. Travel east on the Clear Lake Road for approximately 7.6 miles (Google Maps) to a junction. Turn left and continue towards Pahvant Butte. From this point travel 2.5 miles (Google Maps) to the next junction and then turn left. Stay on the lower portion of this road until you reach the sign for the Lace Curtain.
Other Locations of Interest:
Sunstones at Sunstone Knoll, Millard County
Rock Hounding for Obsidian - Delta Utah
The Great Stone Face - Millard County
More Information:
Fillmore City Office
75 West Center Street
Fillmore, Utah 84631
Phone: (435) 743-5233
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