The rocks were formed during the Cenozoic Era, approximately 25 million years ago when the sandstone rocks were uplifted at a picturesque angle, showing their jagged red features. The rock formations are part of the San Andreas Fault.
Tiburcio Vasquez, one of California's most notorious bandits, used these rocks to elude capture by law enforcement. His name has since been associated with this geologic feature.
This is a tremendous place to take the family for an outing. Wild, sandstone slabs jut out of the ground at a 45 degree angle, rising almost 150 feet in the air. The rocks are easy to climb, if you bring a good pair of hiking shoes. Parking and use of the park is free.
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