Over thousands of years, rain, snowmelt and wind have scoured the glacial material that makes up the ridge you can see there, creating deep and narrow gullies. These hoodoos were once partially protected from erosion by caps of sod or harder rock material, which acted like umbrellas for the pillars.

The origin of the word “hoodoo” is unclear, but we know that these odd features have had a place in people’s imaginations for thousands of years.

Find the best view on Tunnel Mountain Road.

Photo and video: Vlad Umnov