Trails and so much more
This canyon boasts 49 dryfalls and 3 chokestones (give or take a few) for you to explore. The route is usually descended with ropes, but it is possible to free-climb and free-descend if you don’t mind some Class 3+ scrambling. The Lost Burro Mine can be accessed at the top of the canyon. Total Distance: […]
From the end of The Corridor, Corridor Canyon continues down to empty into Saline Valley. A couple of easy dryfalls and one Class 4 scramble (or ropes) are required, although most of the canyon is wide and easy to walk. Total Distance: 12.5 miles point-to-point or 14.8 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 1,090ft. gain, […]
Red Wall Canyon (north of Little Arches Canyon) is the third-most-popular canyon in the Grapevine Mountains (after Titus Canyon and Fall Canyon). It features gorgeous red walls, slots, and some serious scrambles. Total Distance: 15.8 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 6,040ft. (396ft. to 4,660ft.) Difficulty: 10+ Mile Difficulty: Very Extremely Strenuous View Rating: Author’s […]
A gravel road used to access Darwin Falls Trailhead; the road continues as a 4×4 road to the semi-ghost town of Darwin. Note: The portion of the road in Death Valley National Park has been closed since August 2023. Total Distance: 12.5 miles point-to-point Elevation Gain: 3,439ft. up, 774ft. down (2,095ft. to 4,984ft.) Road Difficulty: […]
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: 5-10 Mile Difficulty: Very Strenuous View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes Best Seasons: November-April […]
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: 5-10 Mile Difficulty: Extremely Strenuous View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes Best Seasons: November-April Special Permits: […]
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: 5-10 Mile Difficulty: Very Strenuous View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes […]
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: 0-5 Mile Difficulty: Very Strenuous View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes Best Seasons: November-April […]
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: or 10+ Mile Difficulty: Extremely Strenuous to Very Extremely Strenuous View Rating: Author’s Rating: […]
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: 0-5 Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes (though a horse could not get up the canyon) Best Seasons: November-April […]
