Quartz Canyon: Death Valley Discoveries Ep. 11
On March 10, 2009, Steve Hall and Charlie Callagan hiked into the Owlshead Mountains and discovered Quartz Canyon. Quartz Canyon is a colorful, narrow canyon which contains historical quartz diggings. In March of 2024, Steve does an overnight backpack of 24 miles to return to Quartz Canyon, Sand Canyon, and Owl Lake. Along the way, he discovers an interesting rock formation which he calls Owls Talon Rock. He also stops by Owlshead Slot Canyon. The parking area for Quartz Canyon is about 3 3/4 miles southwest of the Amargosa River crossing on Harry Wade Rd.
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