Natural
Death Valley, CA
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Near Stovepipe Wells in Death Valley National Park, Mosaic Canyon opens from a gravel parking area into polished Noonday Dolomite narrows and natural breccia mosaics. Many hikers turn around in the first half-mile of slippery marble; longer routes meet dryfalls and boulder jams. Sedan-passable 2.3-mile dirt road; national park entrance fee applies.
| Region | Death Valley, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 36.5728, -117.1447 |
| Rock | Polished marble |
| Features | Dryfalls, narrows |
| Hike | Up to ~4 mi RT moderate; first narrows <0.5 mi |
| Access | 2.3 mi unpaved Mosaic Canyon Rd from Stovepipe Wells to trailhead parking |
| Fee | Death Valley NP entrance fee |
| Best season | Fall-spring (avoid summer heat) |
| Agency | National Park Service — Death Valley NP |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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