Golden Canyon Interpretive Trail
This hike takes you up the aptly named Golden Canyon.
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Golden Canyon Interpretive Trail Details
This hike takes you up the aptly named Golden Canyon, with interpretive signs along the way explaining the canyon's geological history and how it was shaped and former both by the lake that once filled Death Valley and the flooding that has occurred over the centuries. You'll also see the Red Cathedral -- steep cliffs that get their color from iron oxidation -- along the way. The trailhead is located at the Golden Canyon parking area, which is two miles south of Highway 190 on Badwater Road.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
1 miles
Estimated time
Region
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Golden Canyon Interpretive Trail
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Desolation Canyon Trail
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Zabriskie Point
Great views of badlands, sunrises and sunsets, right off Highway 190.
