37 16' 13 N
112 56' 18 W

The continual "weeping" of the rocks, pictured below, is caused by water seeping down from Echo Canyon. The floor of Echo canyon is impermeable to water. Because the water cannot infiltrate into the ground, it runs down the canyon towards weeping rock. When the water pentrates the weeping rock and seeps through the surface of the steep cliffs, it makes the rock look as if it is weeping. The water flows year round down the canyon and provides life for the wonderful gardens that surround weeping rock.

The area where the impermeable or nonporous rock meets rock that is porous is called the "spring line." There is a spring line where the base of Echo canyon meets weeping rock.

In the winter, huge icicles form from the water that flows down from the canyon. The trails that lead to Weeping Rock are sometimes closed because of these dangerous overhanging icicles.

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