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This area is also popular with a few avid rock climbers who love the dark slick walls, the unique landscape & the non-crowded chasm.

an overnight inside of here is very special!

Ancient cinder cone volcanos spewed lava into the icy cold Owens River, causing a deep ravine of shiny black bizarre lava forms. This area called Fossil Falls is now a dry river bed with traces of obsidian glass & cool natural formations.

  • Traveling north on Hwy.395, just after Little Lake, Rt. turn right on Cinder Rd. / dirt road, & follow signs to small parking areas. 1 mi. east off of hwy. a few campspots available

An 80 foot deep gorge in the ancient Owens River; Super Cool Lava formations at Fossil Falls

Hwy. 395 is the primtive Hot Springs corridor. Make sure you find your tub, sometime along your trip & remember, half the fun is getting there.

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