Snow Canyon Research Natural Area Establishment Record

Snow Canyon Research Natural Area contains a relatively small area of central Sierra subalpine landscape, yet included within it are diverse topographic features, extraordinary geology, and several vegetation types. Two types of rock are found in the RNA, volcanic rock on the ridge defining the northern boundary and granitic rock in remaining areas. The contact of these two rock types is observable at elevations around 9200 ft (2804 m), and along this contact several seeps and springs issue.