Golden Canyon Hike Stop 2- Mud

Layers of mud high on the canyon walls are evidence of past floods.

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Location:

Death Valley National Park- Golden Canyon

Look at the canyon walls around you. At this stop you will notice light brown, crumbly, fine textured sediment covering the rocky canyon walls. The closest wall is approximately 30 ft (9m) tall, and the dry mud coats the entire wall.