Hoodoo Basin, Geological basin in Park County, Wyoming, US
The Hoodoo Basin features numerous rock formations consisting of limestone pillars that stand between 5 to 7 meters in height throughout the landscape.
The geological structures within Hoodoo Basin formed over 60 million years through continuous erosion processes that shaped the current rock formations.
The indigenous Blackfoot and Cree tribes interpreted these rock formations as petrified giants that served as guardians of their ancestral territories.
Visitors can access the basin through a challenging 15-mile hike combining the Lamar River Trail and Miller Creek Trail within Yellowstone National Park.
The terrain experiences an elevation gain of 1,000 feet within the first 1.5 miles, leading to views of Parker Peak at 10,203 feet.
Location: Park County
GPS coordinates: 44.71522,-109.85324
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:45
Rock pillars and spires shaped by erosion stand as natural monuments across various locations worldwide. These geological structures, known as hoodoos, display different colors and shapes based on their mineral composition and environmental conditions. From the red rocks of Utah to the limestone formations of Turkey, these sites present geological formations created over millions of years through wind and water erosion.
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