Desolation Canyon – Death Valley National Park

A short hike through a colorful desert canyon to views of Artist Drive and Badwater Flats. The canyon appears in the first 20 minutes of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. Total Distance: 3.6 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 961ft. (-75ft. to 723ft.) Difficulty: Moderate 0-5 Mile Difficulty: Strenuous View Rating: Author’s […]

Badwater Road – Death Valley National Park

T he main access road for Badwater Basin as well as for other famous hikes, including Golden Canyon and Devils Golf Course, as well as access to the West Side Road. It runs between CA-190 south of Furnace Creek and the Jubilee Pass Road/north end of Harry Wade Road junction. Total Distance: 45.6 miles point […]

Gower Gulch – Death Valley National Park

H ike and scramble up a desert canyon. The Gower Gulch route is usually combined with the Badlands Loop and Golden Canyon for a loop option. Total Distance: 6.4 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 1,094ft. (-186ft. to 590ft.) Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous 5+ Mile Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty […]

Red Cathedral – Death Valley National Park

A short hike up a desert canyon to red cliffs. Total Distance: 3.0 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 744ft. (-148ft. to 434ft.) Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous 0-5 Mile Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: No Best Seasons: November-April Special Permits: None Water Availability: None Overnight Options: […]