The Rings Loop Trail in Essex, California: A Study in Human Intervention The Mojave National Preserve's unique geology has long fascinated visitors with its otherworldly landscape of tuff units weathered into spires, hoodoos, and cavernous voids.
In this extraordinary environment, the installation of iron rings on a trail in Banshee Canyon is jarring.
Located within the preserve's boundaries, the Rings Loop Trail passes through Banshee Canyon, offering a close up view of the tuff formations that have captivated geologists and tourists for generations.