Mountain Making - Palm Springs, CA
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bluesnote
N 33° 48.764 W 116° 38.288
11S E 533490 N 3741450
One of many interpretive signs at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway in Palm Springs, California.
Waymark Code: WM17RXB
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/30/2023
Views: 1
The sign says, "Try to picture molten rock, or magma, lying deep within the earth's crust. After millions of years it cools and solidifies into a rock mass, called a batholith. This mass is large enough to make up several mountain ranges. It also happens to be buried in a geologically active zone where gigantic pieces of the earth's crust are colliding with one another. Slowly, through long-term fault activity the huge batholith is pushed upward. As it rises, wind and water wear away the overlying rock.
Today you can see a portion of the batholith. In fact, you are standing on it! Welcome to Mount San Jacinto State Park and State Wilderness, named for the highest point in the Peninsular Ranges."
Waymark is confirmed to be publicly accessible: yes
Access fee (In local currency): 30.00
Requires a high clearance vehicle to visit.: no
Requires 4x4 vehicle to visit.: no
Public Transport available: yes
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
Website reference: Not listed
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No specific requirements, just have fun visiting the waymark.
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