"Close up on a Charcoal kiln" Top 5 Page for this destination Death Valley National Park Off The Beaten Path Tip by JLBG

Of course, if you have driven this dirt road, you know what to expect, however, it makes quite a shock when you all of a sudden discover them after the bend of the road. They were built at the end of the XIXth century and were used only a few years, which explains why they are in such a good condition. They are almost 10 meters high and have a 10 meters diameter. Large amounts of coal could be prepared each time they were light. Each process lasted about 2 month.