Friday, March 18, 2011

Hoodoos and Views

Just a few miles down the interstate in northern Colorado Springs is the Pulpit Rock park - the main rock formation is clearly visible as you drive by. At the top are various spires which probably qualify as hoodoos.
Even the non-hoodoo rocks are interesting and varied.
And the views are great! The interstate is visible in this picture, starting in the middle-right of the photo and leading left and slightly up.
This makes a nice off-season hike - it's not very long, and because it's lower altitude it's often free of snow. And it's my Scenic Sunday post for the week.
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11 comments:

  1. Sylvia KMarch 18, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Oh, and scenic it is! What a beautiful place, Al! Love those incredible blue skies! Wish I was there right now as I look out my rain splashed window!! Have a great weekend!

    Sylvia

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  2. GaelynMarch 18, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Looks like hoodoos to me, plus more great erosion. Nice to get out where there is no snow. Feels like summer in S TX.

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  3. giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•.March 19, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Bellissima terra il Colorado !
    Strana formazione di rocce !
    Buona giornata :)
    Myriam

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  4. eileeninmdMarch 19, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    Wonderful photos! I love these rock formations. The first two shots are my favorite. Have a great weekend!

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  5. ClytieMarch 19, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    We used to hike there ... it always seemed to be way less crowded than Garden of the Gods. It truly is beautiful up there!

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  6. KaoriMarch 20, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    The rock formation is magnificent! Looks like a beautiful day for a hike as well :-)

    Kaori

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  7. Tiago BragaMarch 20, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    amazing, very very nice :D

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  8. ~CherylMarch 21, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    My summer trip to CO will be a quick one this year, and this makes me look forward to it even more. Thank you for the comment; I hadn't heard wildfires were at it already. Sad.

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  9. Marjorie (Molly) SmithMarch 21, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    wonderful pictures, I so would love to spend some time there..
    Molly

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  10. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    The finest sculptures, made by the finest artist - the weather ;-)

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  11. UnknownMarch 24, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Amazing rock formations! These remind me of Capadoccia in Turkey.

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