Trails and so much more
The main road through the western part of Death Valley National Park – from Stovepipe Wells (almost) to US-395. This guide begins where CA-190: Furnace Creek to Stovepipe Wells leaves off. Total Distance: 75.8 miles point to point Elevation Gain: 9,228ft. up, 5550ft. Down (-13ft. to 5,258ft.) Road Difficulty: 0.6 Bicycle Difficulty: Easy View Rating: […]
Hike up an old road to a few old mining audits, an ore chute, and more. Total Distance: 0.6 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 454ft. (2,424ft. to 2,805ft.) Difficulty: 0-5 Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes, though a horse would struggle with much of the […]
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 […]
An unofficially-named canyon in the Owlshead Mountains south of Drone Canyon and South Drone Canyon. By following the canyon upward, you can reach Mill Benchmark with fantastic views of the surrounding area. Total Distance: 16.2 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 3,026ft. (149ft. to 3,125ft.) Difficulty: 10+ Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: […]
An unofficially-named canyon in the Owlshead Mountains south of South Quartz Canyon. Total Distance: 12.8 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 2,276ft. (1,49ft. to 2,413ft.) Difficulty: 10+ Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes Best Seasons: November-April Special Permits: None Water Availability: No potable or reliable water […]
Short walk to the site of one of the oldest mining operations in Death Valley. Total Distance: 0.6 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 55ft. (25ft. to -15ft.) Difficulty: 0-5 Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes Best Seasons: October-May Special Permits: None Water Availability: None Overnight […]
Follow a wash and old road to some old mines in a rural part of Death Valley. Total Distance: 13.8 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 2,444ft. (27ft. to 2,206ft.) Difficulty: 10+ Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes Best Seasons: November-April Special Permits: None Water Availability: […]
