Trees of Stone
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy
N 43° 49.032 W 121° 17.310
10T E 637639 N 4852993
Sign at the beginning of the Lava Cast Forest Trail.
Waymark Code: WM1RGW
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 07/01/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 31

This sign is located at the trailhead for the Lava Cast Forest Trail

Marker Name: Trees of Stone
Marker Text: Welcome to the Lava Cast Forest Geological Area. This 1 mile (1.62 km) paved trail will take you through some fine examples of unique geological formations known as lava casts
These lava casts or tree molds, formed about 6000 years ago as hot lava flowed through the forest. As the lava came in contact with the trees, it solidified around the trunks of the larger ones and cooled, encasing the trees in stone.
This lava cast forest covers a 5 square mile area and originated from one of several side vents on Newberry Volcano.
Please help us preserve these formations for the enjoyment of others.

Historic Topic: Geological

Group Responsible for placement: Forest Service

Marker Type: Trail

Region: Central Oregon

County: Deschutes

State of Oregon Historical Marker "Beaver Board": Not listed

Web link to additional information: Not listed

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