It's known as the Vortex. This swirled bowl is located at the top of a sandstone ridge and was most likely formed by a vortex of water and wind. It is quite unique and worth seeing, especially since it's not a hard hike or a long one . . . as long as you know where you are headed! No kidding, many people have gone looking for the Vortex and after several hours go home defeated.
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| A cold, but sunny day for a hike with Bruce and his family who are visiting from Texas |
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| Before long we we were up on top |
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| The snow covered Pine Valley Mountains make a nice contrast with the red rocks |
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| The Vortex often has water in the bottom, today it's frozen! |
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| Nancy takes a picture of Chris and James, who are on the north side of the Vortex |
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| The sandstone looks like elephant skin |
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| Chris has his eye on the camel-back formation directly in front of him |
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| They say there's nothing quite like this in Texas . . . now it's James turn to join his dad up on the hump |
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| Here we are! Kent & Allison Matt, James, Chris, Nancy and Bruce |
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| Heading back to the trailhead through the slickrock valley |
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| Just because it's cold doesn't mean you can't go for a hike! So get on out there! |
