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- Grotto Canyon – Death Valley National ParkExplore a desert canyon with multiple dryfalls that must be scrambled to end in a rock grotto below a 40ft. dryfall. A rope may be helpful for scrambling the dryfalls, but it is not required if you’re good at bouldering. Directions for possible bypasses are included. Total Distance: 1.2-2.8 miles out & back Elevation Gain:… Read more: Grotto Canyon – Death Valley National Park
- Salt Creek Interpretive Trail – Death Valley National ParkTake a boardwalk stroll to a salt marsh with water in the middle of the salt flats. The trail is ADA accessible. Note: As of fall 2023, this trail is closed. The boardwalk was washed away in Hurricane Hillary. It is hoped that the boardwalk will be rebuilt in the near future. Total Distance: 0.8… Read more: Salt Creek Interpretive Trail – Death Valley National Park
- Dirt Road: Mustard Canyon Scenic Drive – Death Valley National ParkOne-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… Read more: Dirt Road: Mustard Canyon Scenic Drive – Death Valley National Park
- Harmony Borax Works – Death Valley National ParkADA-accessible path leads to the ruins of a very successful borax refinery that operated between 1883 and 1888. Total Distance: 0.4 mile lollipop loop Elevation Gain: 71ft. (-250ft. to -216ft.) Difficulty: Easy 0-5 Mile Difficulty: Easy View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: No Best Seasons: October-May Special Permits: None… Read more: Harmony Borax Works – Death Valley National Park
- 4×4 Road: Redlands Canyon Road – Death Valley National ParkHigh 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… Read more: 4×4 Road: Redlands Canyon Road – Death Valley National Park
- Redlands Canyon – Death Valley National ParkHike down a very remote canyon to narrows and views over a working mine. Total Distance: 6.8 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 2,397ft. (4,245ft. to 2,096ft.) Difficulty: Strenuous 5-10 Mile Difficulty: Very Strenuous View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes Best Seasons: October-May Special Permits: None Water Availability:… Read more: Redlands Canyon – Death Valley National Park
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