Shell Falls facts for kids
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| Location | Big Horn Mountains, Big Horn County, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 44°35′11″N 107°36′48″W / 44.58639°N 107.61333°W |
| Total height | 120 ft (36 m) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Watercourse | Shell Creek |
Shell Falls is a beautiful waterfall located in the Bighorn National Forest in northeast Wyoming. It's found on Shell Creek, which flows through Shell Canyon. The falls are just a few miles upstream from the small town of Shell.
This amazing waterfall drops 120 feet (about 36 meters) over very old, hard rock, mostly made of granite.
Exploring Shell Falls
When you visit Shell Falls, you can see some of the oldest rocks on Earth! From the special viewing area and visitor center, you'll spot different types of rock formations.
Ancient Rocks and Formations
You can see layers of rock called the Cambrian Flathead Sandstone. This rock formed about 550 million years ago. Below it are even older rocks from the Precambrian era, which are about 2.9 billion years old. These ancient rocks are some of the oldest ever found!
You can also see a huge limestone cliff to the north. It's known as "Copman's Tomb."
Images for kids
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Copman's Tomb, a large limestone cliff.
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The Shell Falls Interpretive Center, where visitors can learn more.
