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Pyramid Rock

Pyramid Rock Natural Area photo by Steve Wenger

Location: Mesa County
Size: 515 acres  
Designated: 1987
Land Manager: Bureau of Land Management

Pyramid Rock is a local landmark formed of colorful clays and sandstones of the Wasatch Formation.  This area supports large populations of three rare plant species: Sclerocactus glaucus (Uinta Basin hookless cactus), Phacelia submutica (Debeque phacelia), and Astragalus debequaeus (Debeque milkvetch).

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