Highlight • Natural Monument
The Sphinx Rock Formation
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Andrus
August 3, 2026
From the right angle you'll see how the large rock balancing atop a stone tower resembles the famous Egyptian Sphinx. The rock formation is just a short distance from Turtle Rock, which also gets its name from it resemblance to its namesake animal.
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92
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8.65km
02:57
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Elevation 1,100 m
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