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Some scrambling is required on the trail, as you can see by the 6 foot dryfall on the right that has to be climbed in order to continue on the trail.
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Sunrise can be spectacular from the Desolation Canyon Trail.
Another rock wall that requires a little bit of scrambling. If you have poles, you either have to put them in your pack or throw them up so you can make the scramble.
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David Hitchcock
Apr 10, 2016 near Badwater, CA
“Some scrambling is required on the trail, as you can see by the 6 foot dryfall on the right that has to be climbed in order to continue on the trail.”  

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Some scrambling is required on the trail, as you can see by the 6 foot dryfall on the right that has to be climbed in order to continue on the trail.
Another rock wall that requires a little bit of scrambling. If you have poles, you either have to put them in your pack or throw them up so you can make the scramble.
A gravel wash encroaches on the trail. Take the opportunities in shaded areas like this to take a break and drink some water before continuing on your way.
Rocks move downhill leaving tracks behind them. This is reminiscent of the racetrack in the northern part of the park.
Gravel washes line the trail and offer opportunities to explore if you are so inclined.
Dried cracked mud floor of the canyon
Green rock along the trail. This indicates that chlorite or nontronite minerals (mostly forms of iron) are mixed in with the other rocks.
Sunrise can be spectacular from the Desolation Canyon Trail.
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Desolation Canyon Trail

3.7 mi 6.0 km
 11 ROUTE
Badwater, CA
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