Keane Wonder Spring – Death Valley National Park

A scenic, almost off-trail, hike to a water source in the desert that once served the Keane Wonder Mill. Total Distance: 1.5 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 294ft. (1,317ft. to 1,212ft.) 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 […]

Upper Fall Canyon – Death Valley National Park

Explore a desert canyon with awesome sheer walls, narrows, and more. Scrambling (Class 3) is required. Total Distance: 7.0 to 15.0 miles out & back Elevation Gain: Up to 4,280ft. (923ft. to 4,016ft.) Difficulty: 5-10 Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes – but you’d never get […]

Keane Wonder Mill & Ruins – Death Valley National Park

Enjoy a short hike to the remains of the famous Keane Wonder Mine’s ore processing facilities. Total Distance: 0.8 miles out & back with spur Elevation Gain: 354ft. (1,324ft. to 1,417ft.) Difficulty: 0-5 Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: No Best Seasons: October to May Special Permits: […]

Fall Canyon – Death Valley National Park

Explore a desert canyon with awesome sheer walls, layered rocks, and a pretty dryfall at the end. Total Distance: 6.6 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 1,839ft. (923ft. to 2,363ft.) Difficulty: 5-10 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: […]

20 Mule Team Canyon – Death Valley National Park

Hike up a desert canyon between badlands and cliffs ending with views over Corkscrew Canyon and the Funeral Mountains. Some scrambling required. Distance: 3.8 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 973ft. (1,202ft. to 1,915ft.) Difficulty: 0-5 Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: No Best Seasons to visit: […]