Fee Station/Rock Formations
The rock formations you see in Capitol Reef National Park are largely comprised of sedimentary rock -- sand, mud and organic material laid down over eons and formed into layers that differ depending on the conditions under which they were formed.
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Fee Station/Rock Formations Details
The rock formations you see in Capitol Reef National Park are largely comprised of sedimentary rock -- sand, mud and organic material laid down over eons and formed into layers that differ depending on the conditions under which they were formed. To the east you will see a cliff face showing the park's three major rock formations: Moenkopi, Chinle, and Wingate Sandstone. The Moenkopi Formation dates to 225 million years ago, when this land was close to the equator; it is comprised of mud and shale from ancient lagoons, tidal flats, and floodplains. The Chinle Formation, with its green-grey rock, was formed from deposits at a time where forests covered the land alongside rivers, lakes, and tidal flats, plus volcanic ash. The Wingate Sandstone, with its familiar red cliffs, came from ancient desert sand dunes. IF you want to drive, ride, hike or bike the length of Scenic Drive, you'll need to pay your fee here.
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Historic District Parking Area
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