Saratoga Spring Mine Road – Death Valley National Park

Walk along an old mine road through views of Death Valley and to various old mining structures. Total Distance: 7.2 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 490ft. (176ft. to 447ft.) Difficulty: 0-5 Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes Best Seasons: November-April Special Permits: None. No rock […]

Saratoga Spring – Death Valley National Park

Short walk to an overlook of a marshy spring with unique wildlife and great views of Death Valley. Swimming is not allowed in the spring. Total Distance: 0.1 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 33ft. (215ft. to 229ft.) Difficulty: 0-5 Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: No […]

Dirt Road: Saratoga Spring Road – Death Valley National Park

Graded gravel/dirt road that gives access to a spring and other adventures. Total Distance: 9.9 mile point to point (dead end) Elevation Gain: 796ft. (481ft. to 212ft.) Road Difficulty: 1.5 Bicycle Difficulty: Easy View Rating: Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: Leashed Horses: Yes Best Seasons: November-April Special Permits: None Water Availability: No potable […]

Owl Benchmark – Death Valley National Park

Scramble to the highest point in the Owlshead Mountains with fantastic views. Total Distance: 3.6 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 1,645ft. (3,885ft. to 4,663ft.) Difficulty: 0-5 Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes Best Seasons: November-April Special Permits: None. Do not trespass into the fenced radio/microwave […]

Crystal Hills High Point – Death Valley National Park

Scramble to the highest point in the colorful Crystal Hills. Be careful not to trespass onto military-owned land, as the markings for the property boundaries can be vague. Total Distance: 9.8 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 1,682ft. (2,492ft. to 3,310ft.) Difficulty: 0-5 Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: […]

4×4 Road: Owl Hole Spring Road – Death Valley National Park

Access road into one of the most remote areas of Death Valley. The road is generally an easy 4×4. Total Distance: 29.8 miles point-to-point (Harry Wade Road to a dead-end) Elevation Gain: 5,632ft. (149ft. to 3,991ft.) Road Difficulty: 2.0 Bicycle Difficulty: Very Difficult View Rating: Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: Leashed Horses: Yes […]

Panamint Dunes – Death Valley National Park

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: […]

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