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The view from here reveals an area of outstanding natural beauty. The panorama in front of you illustrates many of the features that can be seen from this vantage point.
To the southeast, the La Sal Mountains reach to heights in excess of 12,000 feet. The mountains are flanked by broad mesas, which break off to reveal the red rock country below.
Moab and Spanish Valley lie at the base of the La Sals, in the valley created by the Moab fault. Also running through this fault is the Colorado River. The river's brown or red color attests to the ongoing erosion in this area. These sediments are then transported by the river to downstream locations.