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• Little Arches Canyon – Death Valley National Park
  Just north of Palmer Canyon is Little Arches Canyon, which (unsurprisingly) features two good-sized arches, narrows, and a boulder scramble. Total Distance: 7.2 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 2,538ft. (897ft. to 1,870ft.) Difficulty: Strenuous 5-10 Mile Difficulty: Very Strenuous View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes Best Seasons:… Read more: Little Arches Canyon – Death Valley National Park
• Palmer Canyon – Death Valley National Park
  The next canyon north of Fall Canyon is almost as pretty and amazing as its more popular neighbor. Total Distance: 8.8 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 3,292ft. (897ft. to 3,033ft.) Difficulty: Very Strenuous 5-10 Mile Difficulty: Extremely Strenuous View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes Best Seasons: November-April… Read more: Palmer Canyon – Death Valley National Park
• Funeral Slot Canyon – Death Valley National Park
  Walk up a wash from the Furnace Springs Campground to good views and a narrow yellow slot in the Funeral Mountains. Total Distance: 7.6 miles out & back with spur Elevation Gain: 2,212ft. (-89ft. to 1,278ft.) Difficulty: Strenuous 5-10 Mile Difficulty: Very Strenuous View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses:… Read more: Funeral Slot Canyon – Death Valley National Park
• The Cauldron – Death Valley National Park
  Explore a circular area of badlands filled with small slots, rock formations, and more to discover near Fall Canyon. Total Distance: 4.7 mile lollipop loop with spurs Elevation Gain: 1,345ft. (923ft. to 1,221ft.) Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous 0-5 Mile Difficulty: Very Strenuous View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes Best… Read more: The Cauldron – Death Valley National Park
• Sheep Canyon – Death Valley National Park
  A long canyon hike/scramble takes explorers from Badwater Flats into Gold Valley. Total Distance: 9.6 shuttle or 13.8 miles to do Sheep Canyon only Elevation Gain: 5,181ft. up, 1,244ft. down (-237ft. to 4,644ft.) (Sheep Canyon only: 5,253ft. (-222ft. to 4,716ft.)) Difficulty: Very Extremely Strenuous 10+ Mile Difficulty: Extremely Strenuous to Very Extremely Strenuous View Rating:… Read more: Sheep Canyon – Death Valley National Park
• Foundry Canyon – Death Valley National Park
  Explore a narrow desert canyon in the Black Mountains with plenty of dryfalls. Total Distance: 4.3 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 1,307ft. (-169ft. to 991ft.) Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous 0-5 Mile Difficulty: Very Strenuous View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes (though a horse could not get up the… Read more: Foundry Canyon – Death Valley National Park

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