Shell Falls, Waterfall in Big Horn Mountains, Wyoming
Shell Falls cascades 75 feet downward through a fault line in the mountains, creating a powerful display of water flowing over different rock formations.
The area around Shell Falls contains numerous fossilized shells, indicating the presence of an ancient ocean that covered this region millions of years ago.
The Shell Falls Interpretive Site educates visitors about the geological processes, water systems, and natural heritage of the Big Horn Mountains region.
The waterfall viewing area includes an accessible 1/8-mile loop trail with multiple observation points and connects to the main visitor center facilities.
The waterfall formed through an unusual geological process where Shell Creek cut through varying rock layers at different erosion rates along a fault line.
Location: Big Horn County
Part of: Shell Creek
GPS coordinates: 44.58645,-107.61405
Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:59
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