The beds are about 50 . The bizzare texture of the rocks owes to having large clasts erode from the matrix. There is one just recently dropped from it's home about 6'' in diameter. Angular beds demonstrating the power of tectonics. Vasquez Rocks is a Tranquil, historic, scenic, and slendid place for nature.
Astronomy is observed here with spectacular views of the night sky.
Plenty of trails and hikes in this place would keep one busy for an entire day.