Travel to the trail head will be in UNLV vans. Friday afternoon, we'll drive to Death Valley, check-in to the motel, and get ready to begin a weekend of exploration. We'll use University 4-wheel drive vehicles to visit places impossible to get to on the typical bus tour. You'll explore one of the West's major fault zones, discover evidence of former inland seas, and marvel at how the plants and animals have adapted to this harshest of environments. Your lodging and headquarters for the weekend will be at historic Stovepipe Wells Village, located exactly at sea level in the heart of Death Valley.
Enrollment is limited.
No refund without replacement after Mar. 20. We will cover some special ground between the North Shore road and Lake Mead in an area that includes Hamblin Mountain. Learn the reason for the landforms, the type of sediments and the rocks that you see. Your trip leaders will illustrate why this area has caught the attention of UNLV geologists and is so unique for understanding the geology of the Las Vegas area. Bring good hiking shoes, water and your lunch for this all day adventure.