Kaolin Wash

[AlanLichty]

Kaolin Wash is one of the primary drainages in the northern part of Valley of Fire State Park that flows into the Muddy River near Overton. As it crosses Mouse's Tank Road is also has the nickname of Pink (or Pastel) Canyon. This is an image of the wash looking downstream (east) near Mouse's Tank Road. It is a short hike down the draw to get to the Fire Wave feature. The colors in the wash can get rather drab in direct sunlight so overcast days or after sunset are the best times to get good color there.

Kaolin Wash

• AlanLichty
• Jul 30, 2019

Kaolin Wash (AKA Pink Canyon) in Valley of Fire State Park, NV.

C&C always welcome.

 

[Ben Egbert]

Highly polished and very colorful rocks here. Is this the same muddy river that is north of Hanksville?

 

[AlanLichty]

Highly polished and very colorful rocks here. Is this the same muddy river that is north of Hanksville?

Nope - this one is in the Moapa Valley and flows into Lake Mead.

 

[Beth]

stunning colors and lines in the rock formations

 

[Jeffrey]

Nice image, Alan.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Kaolin Wash is one of the primary drainages in the northern part of Valley of Fire State Park that flows into the Muddy River near Overton. As it crosses Mouse's Tank Road is also has the nickname of Pink (or Pastel) Canyon. This is an image of the wash looking downstream (east) near Mouse's Tank Road. It is a short hike down the draw to get to the Fire Wave feature. The colors in the wash can get rather drab in direct sunlight so overcast days or after sunset are the best times to get good color there.

Kaolin Wash

• AlanLichty
• Jul 30, 2019

Kaolin Wash (AKA Pink Canyon) in Valley of Fire State Park, NV.

C&C always welcome.

Nicely done,Alan.

 

[JimFox]

I am really liking the soft pastel coloring in this.

 

[Dean]

Well seen Alan.. very cool shot!

 

[Dave Johnston]

Very nice, Alan. I really like the more subtle shades of pastel that show in many rocks; this is a refreshing change from the fiery desert rock we so often see.

Dave

 

[MonikaC]

Nice colors & curves, Alan.

 

[Timmeh]

Excellent all around Alan. The colors are beautiful, and the layers and lines complement each other well.

Tim

 

[BarryHamilton]

Very nicely done!

 

[Jim Dockery]

You nailed it.

 

[Alisa]

This is cool I like all the lines.

 

[Vieri]

Great shot Alan! Best regards,

Vieri