--- title: Walapai Chocolate Flagstone and Wall Stone | Mid Valley Rock url: https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/walapi-chocolate/ business: Mid Valley Rock phone: (916) 363-4239 address: 5300 Excelsior Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 hours: Mon-Fri 7:00-4:00, Sat 7:30-3:00, Sun closed --- - [Home](https://midvalleyrock.com/) - [Stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/) - [Flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/flagstone/) - Walapai Chocolate # Walapai Chocolate flagstone and wall stone Walapai Chocolate is a dense quartzitic sandstone in deep purple-brown with iridescent white swirls, used for patios, walkways and stone walls. Mid Valley Rock sells it as flagstone and as ledge and wall stone, so one color can run from patio to wall; call to check both forms. Walapai Chocolate Colors vary by pallet and wet vs dry. See it in the yard. Walapai Chocolate is a rich, dark stone with a surprise in the surface. The body is a deep purple-brown, and iridescent white swirls move across it, catching light as you walk by. It is a dense quartzitic sandstone, sold as flagstone and as wall stone. Its dark tone looks sharp against light concrete, pale gravel and bright green plants. ## Forms we carry Walapai Chocolate Flagstone Walapai Chocolate Ledge & wall stone ## Color and texture The body color is a deep purple-brown. The white swirls add movement, so no two pieces look alike. Wet the stone and the colors deepen further. Our [wet look vs natural](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/wet-look-vs-natural/) article explains how sealers can hold that look. ## Flagstone and wall stone forms As [flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/flagstone/), Walapai Chocolate makes a bold patio or walkway. As [wall stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/wall-stone/), it builds retaining walls, planters and seat walls with a dark, elegant finish. Using the same stone for the patio and the wall behind it gives the yard one clear color story. Pick flagstone and wall stone on the same visit so the purple-brown tones match. ## Designing with a dark stone A dark stone stands out on walls and borders, and next to light gravel or decomposed granite. Pricing is quoted by phone or at the yard since stone is sold by weight. Bring your plan so staff can help with color and quantity. ## Popular uses - Dark flagstone patios - Retaining walls - Raised planters - Garden walkways - Seat walls ### Is it in the yard today? Stock changes with the quarries. Ask us and we will check what is on hand for Walapai Chocolate. [Is it in the yard today?](https://midvalleyrock.com/contact/?stone=Walapai%20Chocolate#quote) ### At a glance - **Category:** Flagstone / Ledge and wall stone - **Sold by:** Weight, on pallets - **Pricing:** Call for today’s price - **Stock:** Changes often. Ask before you drive over - **Delivery:** Flatbed + forklift, Mon-Sat ### Good to know - Pair it with light gravel or DG for strong contrast. - Wet a piece in the yard to see the colors deepen. - Pick pieces with visible swirls for the most visible spots. ### Keep reading - [How much flagstone do I need?](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/how-much-flagstone-do-i-need/) - [Flagstone thickness guide](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/flagstone-thickness-guide/) - [Soft set vs hard set](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/soft-set-vs-hard-set/) - [Sealing flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/sealing-flagstone/) - [Flagstone patios](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/flagstone-patio/) ### Visit or call - **Monday - Friday:** 7:00 am - 4:00 pm - **Saturday:** 7:30 am - 3:00 pm - **Sunday:** Closed 5300 Excelsior Road Sacramento, CA 95827 Arrive 45 minutes before closing so we have time to help. [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239) ## Pairs well with Walapai Chocolate - [Grizzly Stone Ledge and wall stone / Flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/grizzly-stone/) - [Lompoc Natural Ledge and wall stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lompoc-natural/) - [Autumn Gold Flagstone / Ledge and wall stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/autumn-gold/) - [Black Polished Pebbles Bagged Cobbles and pebbles](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/black-polished-pebbles-bagged/) ## Walapai Chocolate questions Still unsure? Call the yard at [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239). We are happy to talk it through. ### What kind of stone is Walapai Chocolate? It is a dense quartzitic sandstone. ### Is Walapai Chocolate good for walls? Yes. It is sold as ledge and wall stone as well as flagstone. ### Where can I see Walapai Chocolate? At the yard on Excelsior Road. 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