Fossil Falls
This interesting geologic formation, located off Hwy-395 on the way to Lone Pine. The black basalt rock formation was formed by an actual waterfall, from erosion fire and water of ancient lava flows, through erosion.
This red cone is a volcanic formation, and the remnants of ancient volcanic activity in the Owens Valley.
There are two different hikes listed here of about a mile, and almost 5 miles.
There is a small parking area and pit toilet here, along with a picnic table.
The dark colored rocks here with their unique shapes, and coarse textures, resemble a lunar landscape.
The Owens River once flowed through this area, and shaped the landscape.
There is a campground you can stay at here, managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) which costs $6 a night, which would be recommended during cooler months of the year, or January to March.
Real fossil? Apparently there are no actual fossils here. The rock is said to resemble them though.
From here I headed north to the Sierra Interagency Center in Lone Pine. You can read about my previous stop in Randsburg Ghost Town on this road trip here.
Leave No Trace
Just be sure to come prepared and follow Leave No Trace principles to keep the wilderness pristine for future hikers.
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I hope you enjoyed reading this, and it is helpful in knowing what to expect, should you decide to visit here.
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