Desolation Canyon
Desolation Canyon is located on the west side of the Black Mountains between Golden Canyon and Artist's drive
A general view of the canyon.
The walls contain some vivid colors.
There are many strange shapes visible on the canyon walls.
Dirt from a side canyon formed a dam in the main canyon. Water carrying mud was trapped behind the dam where it dropped the mud and evaporated. This area of cracked mud 3 to 4 inches deep resulted.
This dirt from a side canyon appears to have been eroded by forces other than water.
Water running down the canyon walls carrying mud has created these "candle wax" formations.
Page last updated August 02, 2004