Last Chance Canyon, Canyon and historic district in Kern County, United States
Located in the El Paso Mountains, Last Chance Canyon extends from Saltdale to Black Mountain, featuring diverse geological formations across 70,528 acres of land.
The canyon contains numerous gold mining camps from the nineteenth century, reflecting the period when prospectors searched for valuable minerals in California's terrain.
Archaeological discoveries within the canyon include Native American pictographs, village sites, rock shelters, and stone tool manufacturing locations from different periods.
The Bureau of Land Management maintains the site, permitting visitors to explore hiking trails, set up camp, and navigate off-road vehicles in designated areas.
The canyon's location within Red Rock Canyon State Park combines natural rock formations with archaeological sites, making it both a geological and historical study area.
Location: Kern County
GPS coordinates: 35.36830,-117.90800
Latest update: March 11, 2025 08:55
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Century Circle
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