Natural Chimneys

Natural Chimneys
Natural Chimneys is located in Virginia
Natural Chimneys
Location of Natural Chimneys within Virginia
Natural Chimneys is located in the United States
Natural Chimneys
Natural Chimneys (the United States)
TypeRegional park
LocationMt. Solon
Augusta County, Virginia
Coordinates38°21′28″N 79°04′34″W / 38.3579°N 79.0760°W / 38.3579; -79.0760
OperatorAugusta County Parks and Recreation
OpenAll year
Camp sites145

Natural Chimneys, known as the Cyclopean Towers in the 19th century, is a natural rock structure located near Mt. Solon in Augusta County, Virginia in the United States, in the Shenandoah Valley. The formation is a central feature of a regional park owned and operated by Augusta County.

The formation includes seven rock "chimneys" that range in height from 65 to 120 feet (20 to 37 m) above ground level. The chimneys are formed from limestone that began to accumulate and harden into stone about 500 million years ago in the Cambrian Period of the Paleozoic Era, when the region was underwater. Over time, regional uplift accompanying the formation of the Appalachian Mountains, raised the layers of limestone closer to the surface. Later, during the Eocene epoch, at thin seam of mafic magma intruded between layers of the Conococheague Formation to form a sill. Most recently, dissolution of the limestone by groundwater exploited vertical networks of fractures, at first forming caves and eventually solution valleys that separated the solid block of limestone into separate fins and "towers." Dissolution continues today, diminishing the bulk of the towers infinitesimally during each rainstorm.[1]

The park, located along the North River, has a 145-site campground with a pool, playground, and hiking trails. The UTMB Grindstone Festival, an endurance running event including a 100-mile race, takes place at the park each fall. The park also hosts one of the largest jousting tournaments in the eastern United States. The tournament is held on the third Saturday of August, and has taken place annually since 1821. The tournament includes the historical sport of "running at the ring".[2] The Red Wing Roots music festival is held annually at Natural Chimneys. Augusta County owns the property and maintains the facility.

  • Natural Chimneys.
    Natural Chimneys.
  • View from the top of Natural Chimneys.
    View from the top of Natural Chimneys.
  • Natural Chimneys shot in January of 2021
    Natural Chimneys shot in January of 2021

References

  1. ^ "Geological & Historical Significance". Natural Chimneys. Augusta County Parks and Recreation. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
  2. ^ Information signs at the park
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