The toadstools are formed when the sandstone erodes away to create a column, but leaving a "capstone" atop the column that is generally a harder substance than the sandstone. While the toadstools are interesting and somewhat unique, the area around them abounds with such a variety of colors, patterns, and examples of erosion.
The following photos may not have a lot of dialogue with them, but I think anyone viewing can appreciate the beauty shown in them.
Besides the colors and layers in the surrounding hills, even the sand in the wash shows different colors and patterns.
The trail back to the toadstools is roughly 3/4 of a mile from the trailhead, which is just off of Highway 89 and about 30 miles (roughly) from Page, AZ. Most of the trail to the toadstools is in the dry wash, but if there is any water running (probably rarely since this area doesn't get a lot of rainfall, one would have to make their trail up out of the wash.
The area in white in this picture is in the area of the toadstools.
Even the fallen soil and rock makes interesting patterns on the small hills. An example of how some of the larger "cliffs" seem to sit atop areas that have fallen away from the higher elevations.
The following photos may not have a lot of dialogue with them, but I think anyone viewing can appreciate the beauty shown in them.
Besides the colors and layers in the surrounding hills, even the sand in the wash shows different colors and patterns.
The trail back to the toadstools is roughly 3/4 of a mile from the trailhead, which is just off of Highway 89 and about 30 miles (roughly) from Page, AZ. Most of the trail to the toadstools is in the dry wash, but if there is any water running (probably rarely since this area doesn't get a lot of rainfall, one would have to make their trail up out of the wash.
The area in white in this picture is in the area of the toadstools.
Even the fallen soil and rock makes interesting patterns on the small hills. An example of how some of the larger "cliffs" seem to sit atop areas that have fallen away from the higher elevations.