バレチート山脈の天然記念物・トップ6

Split Mountain Gorge, with the Fish Creek mountains on one side and the Vallecito mountains on the other side, features unique rock formations, such as anticlines, caused by tectonic plate activity, erosion, and landslides.

In the realm of prehistoric art, “pictographs” refer to artwork painted on rocks, which is a different interpretation of the term. This is different from petroglyphs, where the images are carved or incised into a material.

Fish Creek Wash Trail turns into the well-marked Sandstone Canyon Trail. The canyon is not long, but is narrow and full of twists and turns with amazing geological features. It is also popular with 4WD vehicles using the trail.

Box Canyon is home to a wonder dry waterfall. Visited by Native Americans, Mormon Battalion, gold rush emigrants, and Overland Stagecoaches. Spring is a popular time to visit and see a variety of reptiles and plant life.

In geologic terms, our lives are just a flash. Sculpted by flooding, Faulting, gravity and wind, the earth is ever-changing. You might not see it clearly, where you live, but here it is in front of you for our benefit. Walk around and wonder at the granite, faults and other marvels of geology.

The Arroyo Tapiado Mud Caves occurred when water flowed through silt deposits. 22 caves are in the area, including the popular Big Mud Cave. Look for small hidden entrances that open up into muddy caverns.