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• Crystal Hills High Point – Death Valley National Park
  Scramble to the highest point in the colorful Crystal Hills. Be careful not to trespass onto military-owned land, as the markings for the property boundaries can be vague. Total Distance: 9.8 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 1,682ft. (2,492ft. to 3,310ft.) Difficulty: 0-5 Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets:… Read more: Crystal Hills High Point – Death Valley National Park
• Epsom Salt Works & Crystal Hills – Death Valley National Park
  Hike an old mining road to beautiful colored hills and an old Epsom salt works. Total Distance: 6.7 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 896ft. (3,310ft. to 2,499ft.) Difficulty: 5-10 Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes Best Seasons: November-April Special Permits: None. Do not trespass into… Read more: Epsom Salt Works & Crystal Hills – Death Valley National Park
• Quail Benchmark – Death Valley National Park
  Wash-and-scramble hike to the highest peak in the Quail Mountains. Total Distance: 11.8 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 2,484ft. (2,768ft. to 5,105ft.) Difficulty: 5-10 Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes Best Seasons: November-April Special Permits: None (do not go south into the Fort Irwin Military… Read more: Quail Benchmark – Death Valley National Park
• Quail Spring & Dry Lake – Death Valley National Park
  Follow an old road to a spring and cabin in the Quail Mountains. Total Distance: 9.2 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 1,579ft. (2,603ft. to 4,104ft.) Difficulty: 5-10 Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes Best Seasons: November-April Special Permits: None (do not go south into the… Read more: Quail Spring & Dry Lake – Death Valley National Park
• Lost Lake – Death Valley National Park
  Hike on an old road to a dry lakebed. A few “sliding rocks” can be found if the lakebed is explored in depth. Total Distance: 8.0 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 338ft. (2,582ft. to 2,336ft.) Difficulty: 5-10 Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes Best Seasons:… Read more: Lost Lake – Death Valley National Park
• Quail Colorful Canyon Loop – Death Valley National Park
  Exploration of two unnamed canyons in the Quail Mountains with narrows and colorful rocks. Total Distance: 4.8 mile loop Elevation Gain: 793ft. (2,204ft. to 2,965ft.) Difficulty: 0-5 Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes Best Seasons: November-April Special Permits: None (do not go south into the Fort… Read more: Quail Colorful Canyon Loop – Death Valley National Park

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