The Window Cliffs are a series of #naturalarches along a knife-edge ridge in #PutnamCounty, #Tennessee. One hundred feet below is an oxbow meander where Cane Creek pinches in on the receding cliffs to create the ridge. The #geology of the #arches is Fort Payne Formation, a cherty limestone. The central portion of the rock is less resistant than the facies which acts as a caprock to the feature and ridge. Along the ridge are a few failed arches and a few proto-arches which let's the astute observer see the future and the past of the #WindowCliffs. Ultimately the ridge and arches will all collapse, and likely Cane Creek will cut itself off at the base of the ridge creating a cutoff meander. Window Cliffs is now a #statenaturalarea managed by nearby #BurgessFallsStatePark. It's an involved hike with many stream crossings, but worth it to see this geologic #wonder. #Cookeville #ckvl #nature #hiking #outdoors #PutnamCounty #centerhilllake #tnstateparks https://www.instagram.com/p/B6NrgXwng_6/?igshid=841doox430mb












