Land forms of the Moenkopi Formation at Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Land forms at Capitol Reef National Park
The landscape at Capitol Reef National Park tells many stories in colorful layers of rock. The darker columns in the picture above are part of the Moenkopi Formation and it is 225 million years old.
The sedimentary layers of rock in this picture consist of silt, sand, clay, and gravel. The bands of gray and burgundy are made up of volcanic ash. The 700 foot thick layer at the base of the cliffs is the Chinle Formation. That formation contains a lot of petrified wood.
I was impressed by contrasting colors and textures at this park. If you take a trip to Utah, don’t overlook this park. There are a lot of hiking trails here and a short scenic drive.
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A beautiful photo this week. I love the bands of color in the layers of rock in the High Desert. We lived outside Grand Junction, Colorado for 4 years and the Golden Hours of the morning and night were breath-taking. Thanks for sharing this post with us.
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Yes, I love the colors there too. Great opportunities for photos!
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The stratification looks so beautiful! 😀 Are you a geologist?
Yes, it was beautiful. No, I’m not a geologist – just a tourist with degrees in biology and environmental science. 😁
Oh great! 😀 Nice to meet you!
Nice to meet you too!