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: […]
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 […]
