Name: Fossil Falls
Rating: 3.0

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Family Friendly This is a short and easy break from a long drive up Highway 395

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This is short and easy trail leading to a unique geological feature. The trail is flat but narrow and the surrounding volcanic rocks can be sharp so a small degree of care is required.

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Land Manager: BLM California - Ridgecrest Field Office

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Volcanic basalt makes your passage difficult near Fossil Falls.

May 9, 2017 near Inyokern, CA

A hiker admires the top of Fossil Falls.

May 9, 2017 near Inyokern, CA

The "goblin" of Fossil Falls awaits his next visitor.

May 9, 2017 near Inyokern, CA

This is the view downstream of Fossil Falls.

May 9, 2017 near Inyokern, CA

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Nov 25, 2017

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Aug 18, 2017

Matthew Kiser

Trail leads to edge of extinct river and waterfall (Owens River) that ran along ancient volcanic flow (basalt and scoria).

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Fossil Falls

“A short trail leading to a water sculpted lava flow. ”

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