From this hilltop, you can see a panoramic view of the Balcones
Fault Zone. This is part of the primary recharge area for the
Edwards Aquifer, currently the sole source of drinking water for
San Antonio and nearby communities. The area around here is made of
Glen Rose limestone, which is composed of alternating harder and
softer layers. The softer layers erode more rapidly, exposing large
bands of the harder limestone. This gives the hills their terraced
or balconied appearance. Hence the Spanish name "Balcones".
In order to comply with the new guidelines for Earthcaches,
which require you to " do " something, I would like for you to
count the number of "balconies" that you see and send that number
to me in a private email.
This property is owned by the Hindu temple of San Antonio. The
priest has OK'd it for geocachers to come up to the coordinates and
take pictures. Please be respectful of your surroundings and dress
appropriately. There is a no trespassing sign at the entrance, but
that doesn't apply to cachers who are here to see the
Earthcache.
San Antonio Area Geocachers
