Station 9 Boulders

Boulders 

Boulders break from an outcrop when they are weathered to the point of instability or toppled during an earthquake. Earthquakes of low magnitude are not uncommon, but large-scale land shifts or movements have not occurred here in recorded history. A fault near Smoky Mountain Campground is estimated to be as recent as 10,000 years ago. 

Many climbers prefer granite of the Green Creek Complex over that of the Almo pluton because the large potassium feldspar crystals make for great holds. Take note of these crystals as you pass by.