Station 5 Panholes

Panholes 

Panholes often contain quartz and feldspar sand as residualdetritus from in situ chemical weathering of the granite. Panholes also catch water after a storm and when snow melts.  

One of the larger panholes at City of Rocks is located on top of Bath Rock. At times this panhole can hold water up to a depth of two feet. According to folklore, Bath Rock served as a place of bathing for shepherds or cowboys who remained out on the range for several days. 

In 1937-38, the Bath Tub Rock Bathing Beauty Parade was held at City of Rocks, further establishing the connection between bathing and Bath Rock.