Hole-in-the-Rock is a series of openings (tafoni)eroded in a small hill composed of bare red arkosicconglomeriticsandstone. 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. The tafoni are thought to have been eroded by water. An open, shelter-like chamber in the face of the formation communicates with the rear of the formation via a hole eroded completely through the rock. Another substantial opening exists in the "ceiling" of the chamber.
There is evidence that the Hohokam, early inhabitants of the region,[2] used and recorded the position of sunlight shining through the latter opening to mark the seasons—notably the equinoxes and the solstices, which were marked by carving a slick area (metate) in the rock. Other positions were marked with boulders.
The formation is a popular attraction in the park. The openings and main chamber near the summit are easily accessible via a smoothly ascending path that passes behind the hill. It is also possible to climb the face of the hill to reach the chamber. While popular, the trail can be dangerous.[3] The chamber provides a good view of the city of Phoenix west of the park.[4] A nearly constant wind blows through the openings in the rock.
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Different views at Hole-in-the-Rock
The Hole-in-the-Rock is one Phoenix's many landmarks
View from inside the Hole-in-the-Rock, a Phoenix landmark located in Papago Park
^"Arizona history-April 10–16". AP NEWS. April 6, 2022. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
^"The best parks in Phoenix". Lonely Planet. February 15, 2022. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
^McDaniel, Michael; Torres, Miguel (February 7, 2021). "Hiker dies from critical injuries after 40-foot fall at Papago Park in Phoenix". Arizona Republic. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
^Lawrence, Katie (April 29, 2022). "This Family-Friendly Park In Arizona Has A Zoo, Botanical Garden, Hiking Trails, And More". OnlyInYourState. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
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Papago Park Facts – provided by the City of Phoenix
hole, rock, papago, park, hole, rock, natural, geological, formation, papago, park, municipal, park, phoenix, tempe, arizona, hole, rock, west, front, side, shown, contents, description, gallery, also, references, external, linksdescription, editin, 1892, char. Hole in the Rock is a natural geological formation in Papago Park a municipal park of Phoenix and Tempe Arizona Hole in the Rock west front side shown Contents 1 Description 2 Gallery 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksDescription editIn 1892 Charles Poston named and claimed Hole in the Rock 1 Hole in the Rock is a series of openings tafoni 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 The tafoni are thought to have been eroded by water An open shelter like chamber in the face of the formation communicates with the rear of the formation via a hole eroded completely through the rock Another substantial opening exists in the ceiling of the chamber There is evidence that the Hohokam early inhabitants of the region 2 used and recorded the position of sunlight shining through the latter opening to mark the seasons notably the equinoxes and the solstices which were marked by carving a slick area metate in the rock Other positions were marked with boulders The formation is a popular attraction in the park The openings and main chamber near the summit are easily accessible via a smoothly ascending path that passes behind the hill It is also possible to climb the face of the hill to reach the chamber While popular the trail can be dangerous 3 The chamber provides a good view of the city of Phoenix west of the park 4 A nearly constant wind blows through the openings in the rock Gallery editDifferent views at Hole in the Rock nbsp The Hole in the Rock is one Phoenix s many landmarks nbsp View from inside the Hole in the Rock a Phoenix landmark located in Papago Park nbsp View from the topSee also edit nbsp Arizona portal List of historic properties in Phoenix ArizonaReferences edit Arizona history April 10 16 AP NEWS April 6 2022 Retrieved August 30 2022 The best parks in Phoenix Lonely Planet February 15 2022 Retrieved August 30 2022 McDaniel Michael Torres Miguel February 7 2021 Hiker dies from critical injuries after 40 foot fall at Papago Park in Phoenix Arizona Republic Retrieved August 30 2022 Lawrence Katie April 29 2022 This Family Friendly Park In Arizona Has A Zoo Botanical Garden Hiking Trails And More OnlyInYourState Retrieved August 30 2022 External links editPapago Park Facts provided by the City of Phoenix Hole in the Rock provided by Gemland 33 27 23 N 111 56 44 W 33 4565 N 111 9455 W 33 4565 111 9455 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Hole in the Rock Papago Park amp oldid 1199954964, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
