Zion National Park

Virgin River in Zion Canyon has cut through sedimentary layers that were deposited in the Perimian; Triassic and Jurassic periods. This is a view from the trail to the Emerald Pools.

P9142464_5_6_7_8_2400 Virgin River in Zion Canyon has cut through sedimentary layers that were deposited in the Perimian; Triassic and Jurassic periods. This is a view from the trail to the Emerald Pools.

Navajo sandstone peaks as viewed from Zion Canyon.; Three peaks to the right are Abraham; Isaac and Jacob Peaks (Court of the Patriarchs).

P9142476_Pan_2400 Navajo sandstone peaks as viewed from Zion Canyon.; Three peaks to the right are Abraham; Isaac and Jacob Peaks (Court of the Patriarchs).

View from Canyon Junction with lighter Navajo Sandstone formed during the Jurassic period at the peaks and softer sedimentary layers of mudstone; siltstone and limestone formed during the Jurassic; Triassic and Permian Periods.; The Virgin River at the bottom of the field has eroded through the softer layers.

P9142535_Pan_2400 View from Canyon Junction with lighter Navajo Sandstone formed during the Jurassic period at the peaks and softer sedimentary layers of mudstone; siltstone and limestone formed during the Jurassic; Triassic and Permian Periods.; The Virgin River at the bottom of the field has eroded through the softer layers.