WalkHidden gem
Painted Canyon (Mecca Hills)
Mecca, California
Colourful badlands slot canyon reached by a rough dirt road.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
A canyon with banded red and purple rock, a short ladder and a narrow stretch. The approach road is graded dirt that can wash out.
Good to know
- Check road conditions after rain
- Allow a day if you hike further
- Best time
- Winter
- Vehicles
- 4WD only
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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