Opal Trail - Red Rock Canyon State Park - California

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Opal Trail - Red Rock Canyon State Park - California

Highlights of Opal Trail - Red Rock Canyon State Park - California

Desert

Mine

Rock

Sand

Wash

Highest Elevation

3204 ft

Shape of Trail

Out & Back

Typically Open

Year Round

Best Direction

North

Official Trail Name

Opal Trail

Nearest Town

Cantil

Nearest Services

Inyokern

Management Agency

California State Parks

District

Red Rock State Park

Overview

At the end of this trail are two famous opal mines, Nowak's Opal Mine and Barnett's Opals. The very light colored terrain in this canyon consists of volcanic ash. It has yielded many opals over the years. This area used to be BLM land. Back in the day, Barnett's Opals charged $2 a head for a day pass to mine. Currently, rock collecting is not allowed here. Since it is now state property, please check with the State Parks Department before rock hounding within the park as the rules are often subject to change. This is a geologically sensitive area. Please keep your vehicle on the trails and enjoy your stay.