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White Rim Trail

This layer does not occur in Canyonlands.

Deposited
Mid- to late-Jurassic (144 to 208 million years ago)

Depositional Environment
Shallow marine

Appearance
Sandstone, shale and gypsum forms slopes.

Example
Exposed along the Green River.

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