Mesquite Flats Dunes
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April 2006: A stroll across the dunes |
Mesquite Flats are the most accessible of the many areas of sand dunes in Death Valley. |
Between the dunes, bits of baked earth are exposed. |
These dunes are surrounded by high mountain ranges, and are located in a place where the wind swirls, and deposits its load of sand. The dunes do reform and reshape, but don't move any distance. |
The evening light can make apparent some interesting patterns in sand. |
It takes about an hour to walk from the road to the top of the highest dune. |
It can get rather windy at the dunes - sometimes causing near white-out conditions. It can also get extremely hot. |
The morning and evening light can make dramatic patterns on the sand. |
Where is it? Mesquite Flat dunes are located near Stovepipe Wells, in the center of Death Valley. |
Before you go... Use some common sense, and be aware of your limitations with respect to the heat, wind, and time of day. |
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