Event
Geology Rocks!
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 33.989113, -116.163674
Cap Rock
Repeating Event
Days:
Every week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Dates:
January 29, 2023 to April 30, 2023
Time:
3:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Walk
Description
Join a ranger for a short walk and learn all about the unique geology that makes up Joshua Tree’s famous landscape. We will explore the rocks’ subterranean origins, their rise to the surface, and how they continue to get sculpted today.
The program begins at 3 p.m. at Cap Rock. It is free and no reservation or registration is needed.
Distance: 0.4 miles (0.6 km)
Difficulty: easy, unpaved trail
Bring: water, snacks, sun protection, layers for hot or cold weather
Reservation or Registration: No
Image Gallery
NPS / Glauco Puig-Santana
Tags:
geology