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 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 […]
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 […]
The main entrance to the southern part of Death Valley National Park, connecting CA-127 to the south end of the Badwater Road/north end of the Harry Wade Road. Total Distance: 25.0 miles point to point Elevation Gain: 2,016ft. up, 3,632ft. down east to west (3,292ft. to 25ft.) Road Difficulty: 0.6 Bicycle Difficulty: Easy View Rating: […]
A small pulloff allows you to see tall-standing arrowweed plants that early visitors thought looked like bundles of shocked corn. Total Distance: N/A Elevation Gain: 0ft. Difficulty: 0-5 Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: Leashed on pavement Horses: No Best Seasons: October-May Special Permits: None Water Availability: None Overnight […]
High-clearance road that gives access to the history of southern Death Valley. High clearance is required most of the year, but 4×4 is required or the road may be impassable when the Amargosa River is flowing. Total Distance: 25.75 miles point-to-point Elevation Gain: 858ft. gain, 614ft. loss N to S Road Difficulty: 1.5 (high clearance […]
One-way 2WD dirt road that passes through colorful yellow hills. Total Distance: 1.5 miles point to point Elevation Gain: 174ft. up, 90ft. down (-256ft. to -147ft.) Road Difficulty: 1.2 (2WD dirt road) Bicycle Difficulty: Easy View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: Leashed Horses: No Best Seasons: October-May Special Permits: None Water […]
High clearance-required 4×4 road down to old mine sites, a cabin, and canyon narrows. Total Distance: 3.7 miles point to point (dead end) Elevation Gain: 498ft. up, 489ft. down (4,218ft. to 4626ft.) Road Difficulty: 2.3 Bicycle Difficulty: More Difficult View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: Leashed (on the road) Horses: Yes […]
High clearance-required 4×4 road up past old talc mines and Warm Spring to the scenic Butte Valley. Beyond the valley, the road crosses Mengel Pass and continues – albeit much rougher – down into Panamint Valley. Total Distance: 33.2 miles point to point Elevation Gain: 5,428ft. up, 4,080ft. down (-218ft. to 4304ft.) (E-W) Road Difficulty: […]
High clearance required 4×4 road up an alluvial fan to an old lead mine. Total Distance: 3.8 miles point to point (dead end) Elevation Gain: 1,191ft. up, 2ft. down (-243ft. to 946ft.) Road Difficulty: 2.0 Bicycle Difficulty: More Difficult View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: Leashed (on road) Horses: Yes Best […]
