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Arachnaphobia Canyon 3AII, Death Valley National Park

Writer: Adam Haydock
Adam Haydock
May 3
1 min read

Updated: Aug 28

Mudstone and siltstone canyons are few and far between in the world of canyons. Arachnaphobia Canyon in Death Valley is a rare and unusual canyon carved from soft sedimentary layers — a unique experience that stands apart from the typical sandstone and limestone canyons of the Southwest. The geology tells a story of ancient lake beds and desert ephemeral deposits, sculpted over time into something truly one of a kind.

 
 
 

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