With its 70-foot depth, the Big Sink is large and deep enough that it contains its own little forest, including Douglas firs and abundant aspens, unlike the surrounding ponderosa forest. A second striking topographic feature lies close to the Big Sink: a relatively deep (up to 50 feet) stream channel just upslope of the sinkhole. Did this stream once drain directly into the Big Sink, but alter its course in more recent geologic time? In case you've never seen the Big Sink, and wish to check it out yourself, a team of Roving Rangers will lead a Ranger-guided hike to the Big Sink during the coming week. In addition to the Big Sink, the hike will spotlight stretches of the old Beale Wagon Road and the Grand Canyon Stagecoach Trail.

Source: Daily Sun August 18, 2023 06:12 UTC