Golden Canyon Hike Stop 3- Ripples

Clues about ancient water remain in the rock walls of Golden Canyon.

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Location:

Death Valley National Park- Golden Canyon

Evidence of ancient water is present at this stop. Careful observation of the nearby canyon wall reveals multiple areas of textured rock surface approximately 10 ft (3m) tall. This texture is ancient water ripple marks 3-4 feet (1m) long and 4-5 inches (10cm) apart, which rise and fall on the face of the brown rock.