Echo Canyon Road – Death Valley National Park

By anne

Gravel/dirt road that gives access to Eye of the Needle Arch and the Inyo Mine. Total Distance: 10.9 miles point to point Elevation Gain: 3,729ft. up, 27.5ft. down (410ft. to 4,120ft.) Road Difficulty: 1.4 for the first 3 miles; 2.0 beyond Bicycle Difficulty: Very Difficult View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: […]

The Grandstand – Death Valley National Park

By anne

Hike across the playa to a rib of rocks offering a fantastic view. Total Distance: 0.75 mile lollipop loop + scrambling Elevation Gain: 10ft. (3,705ft. to 3,712ft.) 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: […]

Devils Golf Course – Death Valley National Park

By anne

E xplore salt and mud formations on Badwater Flats. Total Distance: Varies Elevation Gain: N/A 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: None Crowd Factor: Crowded Trailhead Access: 1.1 Uses: Trail […]

Golden Canyon – Death Valley National Park

By anne

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

By anne

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 […]