The Imposing "San Rafael Reef" Utah
Mar 21, 2018 12:17:38 #
Located on the eastern border of the San Rafael Swell, it runs north to south for approximately forty miles. Forming a jagged skyline, it is a geologic uplift of Wingate Sandstone that appears almost vertical in appearance. The best views are heading west from Green River, Utah on I-70 where there is a scenic pullout at the Reef's base. The San Rafael Swell itself is an area approximately 50 miles long and 30 miles wide and contains the greatest display of geologic formations in central Utah...with virtually no paved roads. Numerous old dirt mining/ranching roads criss-cross the area along with the old Spanish Trail...tempting the adventurous!
1. First good view from the I-70
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2. A closer look at the jagged skyline
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3. From the scenic pullout...took a lot of blasting to get the I-70 through the reef!
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Mar 21, 2018 12:32:05 #
Mar 21, 2018 12:32:53 #
Classic example of tectonic shifting. There must be a fault line nearby.
Mar 21, 2018 13:08:24 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Classic example of tectonic shifting. There must be a fault line nearby.
There is excellent example in Iceland. During my trip last year we were taken the area where the North American plate and the European plate meet, wow, constantly shifting. People actually go snorkeling there in the summer months, the water is as clear as water can be... interesting to see I got a couple of shots but nothing outstanding.
Bob
Mar 21, 2018 13:10:03 #
Nice shots will have to put this on my bucket list when I get to go out west again. Thank you for sharing.
Bob
Bob
Mar 21, 2018 18:00:46 #
NickelCigar wrote:
Very cool, will have to go there someday.
Thank You Nickel...fun place to roam around and enjoy the sights.
Mar 21, 2018 18:02:04 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Classic example of tectonic shifting. There must be a fault line nearby.
When you look at a fault line map of Utah your legs start to tremble!!
Mar 21, 2018 18:02:33 #
blue-ultra wrote:
There is excellent example in Iceland. During my trip last year we were taken the area where the North American plate and the European plate meet, wow, constantly shifting. People actually go snorkeling there in the summer months, the water is as clear as water can be... interesting to see I got a couple of shots but nothing outstanding.
Bob
Bob
Mar 21, 2018 18:03:11 #
blue-ultra wrote:
Nice shots will have to put this on my bucket list when I get to go out west again. Thank you for sharing.
Bob
Bob
You are very welcome and thanks for stopping by, Bob!!
Mar 21, 2018 22:06:13 #
Utah has some really fascinating areas to explore, and I enjoy all the shots of these interesting places!!!!
Mar 21, 2018 23:55:58 #
Sirius_one wrote:
Utah has some really fascinating areas to explore, and I enjoy all the shots of these interesting places!!!!
Hey Sirius, I thank you and Utah thanks you...I'm gonna get Governor Gary Herbert to sign a Proclamation naming you an Honorary Citizen of Utah. Then, with his other hand, he'll give you state income tax forms to fill out!!
Mar 22, 2018 07:42:22 #
These are magnificent scenes...would love to see it in person.
Mar 22, 2018 10:12:57 #
Nice shots, I've driven that road many times.
jederick wrote:
Located on the eastern border of the San Rafael Sw... (show quote)
Mar 22, 2018 10:59:20 #
fourg1b2006 wrote:
These are magnificent scenes...would love to see it in person.
Thank You, Marty. You would enjoy spending time in this vast area of beautiful sights.
Mar 22, 2018 11:01:09 #
alberio wrote:
Nice shots, I've driven that road many times.
Thanks alberio...I've stopped and photographed this reef on many occasions and finally decided to post these recent captures.
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