Rainbow Basin National Natural Landmark

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Rainbow Basin National Natural Landmark is an area of geo-formed badlands with folded multi-colored strata eroded into small ravines and pinnacles. The winding loop trail meanders through the basin, providing terrific views of the fantastic rock formations. Huge slabs of red, orange, white, and gr... Read More
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Highlights of Rainbow Basin National Natural Landmark

Camping Category Icon Camping
Desert Category Icon Desert
Scenic Category Icon Scenic
Highest Elevation
3179 ft
Shape of Trail
Loop
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Nearest Town
Barstow
Nearest Services
Barstow
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Barstow Field Office

Overview

Rainbow Basin National Natural Landmark is an area of geo-formed badlands with folded multi-colored strata eroded into small ravines and pinnacles. The winding loop trail meanders through the basin, providing terrific views of the fantastic rock formations. Huge slabs of red, orange, white, and green stones tilt at crazy angles. Set deep in the vast Mojave Desert, the remote loneliness of the setting is quite striking.

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6 Waypoints
20 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
8 Community Reviews
1 Video
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