Week 7 - Mosaic Canyon - Death Valley

I have decided to search more about the Mosaic Canyon in Death Valley because of its interesting formation that can be explored while you hike, a sport that I am extremely passionate about.

Mosaic Canyon is a fine specimen the geology of Death Valley National Park and surrounded with both mosaic conglomerates and smooth marbleized rocks.

The canyon expansive gravel wash marks the top of the lower canyon and the end of the most impressive part of the trail.

A steep footpath climbs the ridge to the left of the wide opening. Above the canyon, the path offers a wide view of the center of Death Valley National Park.

Mosaic Canyon continues beyond the lower canyon. Head uphill across the massive gravelly wash, where the massive wash narrows again, and the canyon walls present more of the “mosaic breccia” conglomerate rocks that the canyon is name for.

Mosaic Canyon is frequently recommended to new visitors by park rangers, where you can hike to the dry falls and back is four miles round trip with 750 feet of elevation change.