Is Sailing Stones (Racetrack Playa) happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~November. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
On Racetrack Playa in Death Valley, rocks of various sizes sometimes move across the flat playa surface and leave long furrows.
Movement is caused by rare combinations of standing water, overnight ice, and light winds that allow thin ice sheets to push stones.
Documented moves are episodic and unpredictable.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
|---|
| The Grandstand, Racetrack Playa |
| Racetrack Playa - Stone Field (southern half) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.