Coal Vein Trail Post 12: Clinker Overlook

Clinker Caprock

NPS Photo/L. Thomas

Quick Facts

Location:

Coal Vein Trail

Significance:

Trail post 12 on the Coal Vein Guided Nature Trail

Amenities

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Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits

The small spur trail going up the hill leads to an overlook. Be careful; the edge drops sharply. When you look to the left and right you can see and feel the clinker where it forms a protective caprock. The red color of the clinker comes from iron in the rocks that has oxidized (rusted).