What is a Waterpocket Fold? Waterpocket Fold is a warp in the earth’s crust formed 50 – 70 million years ago. The fold runs for over 100 miles and defines the area around Capitol Reef National Park. The ongoing erosion of the sandstone layers results in basins that form “Waterpockets.”
Within the fold, there are countless washes surrounded by deep sandstone walls. The wind and rain working against these walls create an endless variety of sandstone shapes. Keith Peters
