Paint Mines Interpretive Park

Hoodoos

Calhan

Colorado

The Paint Mines are formed through a process called Dawson Arkose, which can be seen in only four places of Colorado. About 55 million years ago a sedimentary rock formation happened here. As a result, oxidized iron covered the rocks with bright colors. There are many hoodoos (rock columns) in the Paint Mines. Although they are not as spectacular as Wahweap hoodoos, it is still a visual feast to photographers and hikers. The park covers 750 acres and due to limited time I explored just a part of it.

Alex Yu

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