Geology
Kern County, CA
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Named natural arch in the El Paso Mountains along Last Chance Canyon, a classic northern Mojave canyon system of colorful badlands, volcanic and sedimentary rock, and historic mining approaches north of Red Rock Canyon State Park / Cantil. Public BLM desert access for hiking and photography; the pin is the gazetted arch, not any rock-art locality.
| Region | Kern County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 35.4306, -117.9178 |
| Feature | Natural sandstone/volcanic-area arch |
| Area | El Paso Mountains / Last Chance Canyon |
| Access | Dirt roads north of CA-14 / Red Rock country |
| Manager | BLM Ridgecrest Field Office (typical) |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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