The Racetrack
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J Harrison
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"The Racetrack is a place of otherworldly phenomenon. Rocks move by themselves. This area is a dried lakebed located between 2 mountain ranges. Due to it’s remoteness and difficulty to get to, we did not get to see these for ourselves.
The mysterious moving rocks fascinated scientists for years. It wasn’t until 2014 that the mystery was solved. A perfect combination of cold night time temperatures and warming day temperatures causes the ground to freeze and thaw. This combination lifts the rocks and causes them to slide.
If you decide to head to the Racetrack, please head the NPS warnings.
“The road to the Racetrack is rough, and good tires, 4x4 and high clearance are usually required. Standard rental vehicles are not recommended, and often get flat tires. Use extreme caution on this road in the summer heat. There is no cell phone coverage in the area. Drive time from Furnace Creek is at least 3.5 hours each way. Other access roads make for even longer and more remote adventures.” - NPS"
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