Teakettle Junction
Travelers leave tea kettles in a remote part of Death Valley as part of a mysterious, decades-old tradition.

📜 Remote road junction in Death Valley, Inyo County, California, known for a unique tradition of visitors attaching tea kettles to a sign.
🔍 Located at 4,150 feet (1,260 m) near Racetrack Playa.

Why Go

✨ Leave your own mark by attaching a kettle
✨ Experience a mysterious, decades-old tradition
📸 Unique photo opportunities with kettles
🏜️ Explore a strange shrine in the Mojave Desert
🚗 Quirky stop on the way to Racetrack Playa

Why Avoid

⚠️ 20 miles down a bumpy, unimproved road
⚠️ Requires good tires, 4x4, and high clearance vehicle
⚠️ Extremely arid and hot, bring plenty of water
⚠️ Cell service unavailable

Tips

💡 Bring a kettle to leave your own mark.

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