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Facts about (City of Rocks National Reserve):
Overview ofCity of Rocks National Reserve- Facts,Trivia,and Historical Information :
On his way to California in 1849, emigrant James F. Wilkens described the dramatic geological area he encountered as "City of Rocks." That place name remains, as well as hundreds of pioneer inscriptions, wagon ruts, and journal accounts, testifying to the nearly quarter-million people who traveled through here between 1843 and 1869. Visitors today will encounter nearly the same scene, such as granite spires and monoliths reaching 60 stories tall. Geologists estimate the oldest granite to exceed 2.5 billion years old. Climbers find the younger granite of the Almo Pluton to be some of the best rock they've ever ascended. Established by Congress in 1988 as a National Reserve, City of Rocks encompasses 14,407 acres of federal, state, and private lands containing grand scenery, rich cultural history, and places of relative solitude and silence. The Reserve's visitor center in Almo provides interpretive exhibits and detailed information about camping, hiking, and other recreational opportunities.
Services,Activities,Amenities,Attractions in (City of Rocks National Reserve):
City of Rocks is one of the finest granite-crag rock-climbing sites anywhere. About 700 routes have been described to date. One hundred-to 300-foot spires provide most of the climbing opportunities, although there are 600-foot spires which provide all-day adventures. Privately published climbing guides, available for sale at Reserve headquarters, are the best source of information for the serious climber. Check at headquarters for climbing restrictions. The City of Rocks area was an important landmark on the California Trail. Pioneer diaries from 1840 on describe the rocks in vivid detail as a city of tall spires, steeple rocks and a display of all manner of fantastic shapes. The Reserves visitor center in Almo provides interpretive exhibits and detailed information about camping, hiking, and other recreational opportunities.
Contact Information:
Address:City of Rocks National Reserve, P.O. Box 169 , Almo, Idaho, 83312
Phone No:(208) 824-5519
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