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- Hole-in-the-Rock is a natural geological formation in Papago Park, a municipal park of Phoenix and Tempe, Arizona. Description In 1892, Charles Poston named and claimed "Hole-in-the-Rock". Hole-in-the-Rock is a series of openings (tafoni) eroded in a small hill composed of bare red arkosic conglomeritic sandstone.
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About. Enjoy breathtaking views from the top of this unusual rock formation in Phoenix’s Papago Park after an easy 10-minute hike from the parking lot. Drop by right before sunset for milder temperatures and an even more stunning vista. The place can get quite crowded at this time of day, though.
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Access: Start at the Papago Park Visitor Center and proceed to Hole-in-the-Rock Trail. Description: The Hole-in-the-Rock Trail is a very short natural dirt and step path that wraps around Hole-in-the-Rock Butte to a large viewing hole in the butte.
Feb 11, 2023 · Enjoy a scenic and easy hike to the Hole in the Rock, a natural formation with panoramic views of the park and the city. Learn about the trail, the parking, the reviews, and the nearby attractions at Papago Park.
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Here’s a quick videoI captured one day recently while my family from Wisconsin was visiting us in Scottsdale. We took our daughter, who was then about 1 year old, on the hike with us and it was super easy (the whole hike is about a half mile, including the trip back — it’s really not that intensive). This video captures our visit to Hole In The Roc...
Address: 625 N Galvin Pkwy. Phoenix, AZ 85008 Papago Park is located on the east edge of the city of Phoenix, between Tempe and Scottsdale. The park is open daily, from sunrise to sunset. It is located just north of the Phoenix Zoo, and just south of the Botanical Gardens. From the North/Northwest Take the I-17 to I-10 East (towards downtown) to 20...
Here’s a videoof Papago Park and Hole In The Rock from the air, taken with a drone. Hole In The Rock is an excellent spot for photographs. I’ve taken many portrait and family photos here and I’ve always been impressed with the variety of backdrops.
Hole In the Rock is a popular attraction in Papago Park, Phoenix, offering easy hiking and scenic views of the valley and the zoo. Learn how to get there, see photos and videos, and read tips from a local resident.
Preview trail. Hiking Walking Dogs on leash Kid-friendly Views. Description. This iconic hike travels through Papago Park, providing stunning views of the Phoenix skyline and surrounding desert landscape. This short trail leads to the striking geological formation called the Hole in the Rock.
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- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Hole-in-the-Rock is a series of openings eroded in a small hill composed of bare red arkosic conglomeritic sandstone. The sandstone was first formed some 6–15 million years ago from the accumulation of materials eroding from a Precambrian granite, long since eroded away.
Aug 23, 2022 · Learn how to hike the easy trail to the Hole in the Rock, a unique sandstone formation with panoramic views of the city and the desert. Discover the history and significance of this hole for the Hohokam people who used it to track the solstices.
