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- Military Canyon & Mill BM – Death Valley National ParkAn 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: Very Extremely Strenuous 10+ Mile Difficulty: Extremely Strenuous View… Read more: Military Canyon & Mill BM – Death Valley National Park
- Drone Canyon – Death Valley National ParkAn 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: Very Strenuous 10+ Mile Difficulty: Strenuous 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… Read more: Drone Canyon – Death Valley National Park
- South Quartz Canyon – Death Valley National ParkAn unofficially-named canyon in the Owlshead Mountains south of Quartz Canyon. Total Distance: 13.6 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 2,404ft. (1,49ft. to 2,491ft.) Difficulty: Exremely Strenuous 10+ Mile Difficulty: Very Strenuous 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… Read more: South Quartz Canyon – Death Valley National Park
- Quartz Canyon – Death Valley National ParkAn unofficially-named canyon in the Owlshead Mountains just south of Wind Cave Canyon. The two canyons are sometimes completed as a loop. Total Distance: 11.6 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 2,006ft. (149ft. to 2,147ft.) Difficulty: Very Strenuous 10+ Mile Difficulty: Strenuous View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes… Read more: Quartz Canyon – Death Valley National Park
- Wind Cave Canyon – Death Valley National ParkAn unofficially-named canyon in the Owlshead Mountains north of Quartz Canyon. The canyon was named for the unusual number of “caves” (small to large holes in rocks) along the sides of the canyon. Total Distance: 7.4 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 1,307ft. (148ft. to 1,449ft.) Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous 5-10 Mile Difficulty: Strenuous View Rating:… Read more: Wind Cave Canyon – Death Valley National Park
- Owlshead Slots – Death Valley National ParkAn unofficially-named canyon in the Owlshead Mountains just south of Sand Canyon. Slots are rare in the Owlshead Mountains, so this is a unique feature. Total Distance: 6.8 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 1,293ft. elevation gain (148ft. to 1,366ft.) Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous 5-10 Mile Difficulty: Strenuous View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty… Read more: Owlshead Slots – Death Valley National Park
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