The mysterious sliding rocks of Racetrack Playa were one feature we were unable to see while in Death Valley National Park. The Racetrack, a dried lakebed nestled in the mountains, contains boulders that leave tracks in the mud, indicating that they have wiggled, jiggled, slipped and slid across a perfectly flat area. These "sliding stones" have been studied by scientists, but no one has actually seen them move. Recent observations using GPS and time-lapse photography have started to show some insight as to how the boulders move.
To get to this area one must drive 27 miles on an unpaved rocky dirt road. High-clearance vehicles with heavy-duty tires are recommended. And check with a park ranger for road conditions!
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