Geology
Death Valley, CA
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
One-way unpaved scenic drive through yellow-and-brown badlands of eroded Furnace Creek Formation mudstone just east of Zabriskie Point. Named for the historic borax wagon teams; the short canyon road gives ground-level views of the same colorful hills that dominate the classic Death Valley overlooks without entering closed mine areas.
| Region | Death Valley, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 36.4052, -116.7921 |
| Managed by | Death Valley National Park (NPS) |
| Road | ~2.5 mi / 4 km one-way dirt |
| Access | Off CA-190 east of Furnace Creek |
| Formation | Furnace Creek badlands |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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Plan ahead. Leave no trace. Verify current access before traveling.