Willow Canyon – Death Valley National Park

H ike up a desert canyon to a small slot and a seasonal waterfall. Total Distance: 4.4 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 1,325ft. (-236ft. to 615ft.) Difficulty: 0-5 Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: No Best Seasons: December-May Special Permits: None Water Availability: Seasonal (non-potable) Overnight […]

Desolation Canyon South Fork – Death Valley National Park

A short hike up a trailless desert canyon between badland hills. Total Distance: 1.2 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 214ft. (-73ft. to 129ft.) Difficulty: 0-5 Mile Difficulty: 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: None Trailhead Amenities: […]

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: 0-5 Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor […]

20 Mule Team Scenic Drive – Death Valley National Park

F ollow the footsteps of the famous 20 Mule Team on this beautiful, unpaved, 2WD-friendly scenic drive through badlands and past old borax mines and Star Wars film sites. Total Distance: 2.75 miles point to point Elevation Gain: 480ft. gain, 185ft. loss (860ft. to 1,230ft.) Road Difficulty: 1.3 Bicycle Difficulty: More Difficult View Rating: Rating: […]

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: 5-10 Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: […]

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: 0-5 Mile Difficulty: 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: None Trailhead Amenities: Primitive […]

Golden Canyon – Death Valley National Park

A pleasant walk up a desert canyon between yellow badlands. Total Distance: 4.2 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 1,193ft. (-148ft. to 486ft.) Difficulty: 0-5 Mile Difficulty: 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: None Trailhead Amenities: Primitive […]

Badlands Loop – Death Valley National Park

T ravel a trail in the badlands below Zabriskie Point. The trail is often used as a loop option and to access the Golden Canyon/Gower Gulch trail system. Total Distance: 2.7 mile lollipop loop Elevation Gain: 542ft. (650ft. to 289ft.) Difficulty: 0-5 Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No […]