Geology

Titus Canyon Geology Drive

Death Valley, CA

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Titus Canyon Road is a rough one-way high-clearance drive from Nevada Highway 374 west into Death Valley, cutting 700 million years of rock from Precambrian carbonates through Paleozoic limestones. Leadfield ruins, Red Pass views, and narrow canyon walls highlight the route; the west end near Scotty's Castle Road is two-way for short canyon walks.

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RegionDeath Valley, CA
Coordinates36.8221, -117.1737
Age Range700 million years
Rock TypesCarbonates, limestone, dolomite
AccessOne-way high clearance
VehicleHigh clearance
FeeFree (park entrance fee may apply)
Best seasonFall-Spring; avoid summer

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