Block Peak – Death Valley National Park
Hike up a remote desert peak in the Grapevine Mountains.
| Total Distance: 1.2 miles out & back | Elevation Gain: 833ft. (5,111ft. to 5,910ft.) |
| Difficulty: Moderate | 0-5 Mile Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous |
| View Rating: 3.0 out of 5.0 stars | Author’s Rating: 2.0 out of 5.0 stars |
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| Pets: No | Horses: Yes |
| Best Seasons: November-April | Special Permits: None |
| Water Availability: None | Overnight Options: None |
| Trailhead Amenities: None | Crowd Factor: Solitude |
| Trailhead Access: 1.5 | |
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Mile-by-Mile: Block Peak Route
0.0 Pulloff on right (north) on the Titus Canyon Road (4,807ft.). Walk south toward Block Peak. Take one of the ravines up the side of the peak. Scrambling should be little more than Class 2 in most places. As you approach the summit block, the scrambling will be more difficult – you should be able to find a Class 2 or at worst Class 3 way to the top if you look for it. You may need to circle around to the southern side of the peak to find an easier way up. (36.826679°, -117.000672°)
0.6 Block Peak (5,910ft.). Enjoy views (including Titanothere Peak, Thimble Peak, and the Grapevine Mountains) from the top before returning to the Titus Canyon Road. (36.820055°, -117.000064°)
History & More
There is no trail up Block Peak. Be wary of changing conditions, and don’t do anything foolhardy. Follow the lay of the land rather than the map, directions, or GPS file.
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Driving Directions
From the Daylight Pass Road, drive 9.4 miles down the Titus Canyon Road. Park in the pulloff on the north side of the road at the high point before the road descends to Titanothere Canyon.
Leave No Trace Principles are enforced
Drones and model aircrafts are prohibited
Camping is permitted only in designated sites or in areas open to dispersed backcountry camping
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