Needle Rock Natural Area
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| Elevation | 2376 |
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| Topo map | USGS |
| Mountain range | West Elk Mountains |
| Parent range | West Elk Mountains |
| Age of rock | c. a. 28 Ma |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2371886 |
About Needle Rock Natural Area
Needle Rock Natural Area is located at the western edge of the West Elk Mountains of Colorado. The surrounding terrain is characterized by laccolithic mountains flanked by precipitous cliffs, extensive talus aprons, forested mesas, canyons, and spacious, well-watered intermontane basins.
