Continuing on the theme of geology in New Mexico: The White Mesa area is so named for a top layer of gypsum, with underlying ancient sedimentary rocks. The red ones are the Chinle formation, which is part of the Colorado plateau. The Morrison formation above is tan and apparently is rich in dinosaur fossils. This formation is an anticline that was eroded in the center because of folding and faulting.
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| White Mesa is the most scenic ride in New Mexico |
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| Travertine springs are a dominant feature |
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| Water issuing from rock, a few hundred feet above the river water table! |
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| Water from the rock in a biblical scene |
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| Trail map at trail head |
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| Dragon back with Cabezon |
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| Avoid the Cryptobiotic soil |
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| Spectacular singletrack |
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| Jurassic and Triassic sediments |
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| Seismosaurus has been spotted in the area |
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| View from the South |
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| I have not ridden the valley yet |
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| This is an amazing spring on the ridge top |
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| Mineral rich water from the rock |
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| Springs feed green oases |
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| Cabezon |
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| Check this singletrack out |
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| Travertine ridges |
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| A seeping spring at the top |
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| Pine Flat and Deadman Trail is some of the best riding in Burque |
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| Diane and Sandy |
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