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Golden Canyon

Golden Canyon is a little canyon in the east wall of the valley just a few miles south of Furnace Ck Campground (topo map). The golden rocks that characterize this canyon were produced from muddy sediments deposited at the bottom of a lake.

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This view is looking west with the Panamint Range visible in the distance. BTP3250062c.jpg
view to the west from Golden Canyon at Death Valley National Park

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Irene & Betty, the dynamic duo, trekking in Golden Canyon. BTP3250049c.jpg
Irene and Betty at Golden Canyon, Death Valley National Park

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Jim, Bruce & Irene. Betty's film camera captured the colors of the canyon better than I did with my digital camera. I'll have to look into using software to readjust the colors of the other pictures. BHIMG025.jpg
Jim, Bruce and Irene at Golden Canyon, Death Valley National Park

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Peak in the south wall of Golden Canyon. BTP3250050c.jpg
south side of Golden Canyon at Death Valley National Park

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The Red Cathedral is at the top end of Golden Canyon. BTP3250055c.jpg
Red Cathedral at Death Valley National Park

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When I got to Red Cathedral I found "Bhudda Jim" meditating at this natural archway. BTP3250058c.jpg
Bhudda Jim at Death Valley National Park

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