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Sidewinder Canyon -- Slot Plus 2 (Slot #2)
Hiking Around Las Vegas, Death Valley National Park
Sidewinder Canyon
Sidewinder Canyon
Entrance to Slot #2 in back of cleft in canyon wall (view S)

Overview

Deep within Death Valley Wilderness Area, Sidewinder Canyon is a moderately strenuous hike up a steep gravel wash to several amazing narrow slot canyons that cut into the walls of the main canyon.

Presented here are photos of Slot Plus Two (Slot #2). Slot #2 is the fifth of the side canyons encountered while hiking up the main wash, and this slot is the second of the interesting slot canyons. The entrance to Slot #2 is located in an alcove on the side of the main wash. This slot is deep, narrow, and fairly dark, so be sure to bring a flashlight.

For a description of the entire route, including trailhead directions, cautions, and GPS coordinates, see Sidewinder Canyon.

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Hiker entering Slot #2
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Entering Slot #2
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180-degree bend in the canyon (view NE)
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Looking up at 180-degree bend in the canyon
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Chockstone suspended between walls of the narrow canyon
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Hiker at first of the low pour-overs
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First of the low pour-overs
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Low pour-over

Descending Slot #2

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Exiting Slot #2
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Hiker outside Slot #2 at edge of main wash (view NW)

Happy Hiking! All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
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