Trails and so much more
The Panamint Dunes are the most remote and least-visited sand dunes in Death Valley National Park, tucked into the north end of Panamint Valley beneath rugged desert peaks. Total Distance: 7.8 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 1,186ft. (1,587ft. to 2,659ft.) Difficulty: 5-10 Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: […]
Take an off-trail route up a hill to views of the Panamint Valley. During wet weather, the hill may be surrounded by a lake. Total Distance: 2.9 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 793ft. (1,548ft. to 2,027ft.) Difficulty: 0-5 Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes Best […]
The Lake Hill Road accesses the north end of Panamint Valley, including the Panamint Sand Dunes and the Big Four Mine. Total Distance: 7.2 miles point to point (CA-190 to dead end in wash) Elevation Gain: 966ft. up, 131ft. down (1,549ft. to 2,498ft.) Road Difficulty: 1.4 for the first 5.75 miles; 2.3 beyond; last 0.2 […]
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: […]
Seek out a year-round waterfall in a desert canyon in this remote part of Death Valley. Note: The access road to the falls has been closed since August 2023. The only way to access the falls is to park along CA-190 and walk an additional 2.4 miles each way down the Darwin Wash Road to […]
Enjoy views of Rainbow Canyon from a viewpoint. The Air Force occasionally uses the canyon for training purposes. Total Distance: 0.1 miles Elevation Gain: 16ft. (4,261ft.) Difficulty: 0-5 Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: Leashed Horses: No Best Seasons: October-May Special Permits: None Water Availability: None Overnight Options: None […]
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 […]
A small pulloff allows you to see tall-standing arrowweed plants that early visitors thought looked like bundles of shocked corn. Total Distance: N/A Elevation Gain: 0ft. Difficulty: 0-5 Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: Leashed on pavement Horses: No Best Seasons: October-May Special Permits: None Water Availability: None Overnight […]
Explore a desert canyon with multiple dryfalls that must be scrambled to end in a rock grotto below a 40ft. dryfall. A rope may be helpful for scrambling the dryfalls, but it is not required if you’re good at bouldering. Directions for possible bypasses are included. Total Distance: 1.2-2.8 miles out & back Elevation Gain: […]
Take a boardwalk stroll to a salt marsh with water in the middle of the salt flats. The trail is ADA accessible. Note: As of fall 2023, this trail is closed. The boardwalk was washed away in Hurricane Hillary. It is hoped that the boardwalk will be rebuilt in the near future. Total Distance: 0.8 […]
