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- Red Wall Canyon – Death Valley National ParkRed Wall Canyon (north of Little Arches Canyon) is the third-most-popular canyon in the Grapevine Mountains (after Titus Canyon and Fall Canyon). It features gorgeous red walls, slots, and some serious scrambles. Total Distance: 15.8 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 6,040ft. (396ft. to 4,660ft.) Difficulty: Very Extremely Strenuous 10+ Mile Difficulty: Very Extremely Strenuous… Read more: Red Wall Canyon – Death Valley National Park
- Darwin Wash Road – Death Valley National ParkA gravel road used to access Darwin Falls Trailhead; the road continues as a 4×4 road to the semi-ghost town of Darwin. Note: The portion of the road in Death Valley National Park has been closed since August 2023. Total Distance: 12.5 miles point-to-point Elevation Gain: 3,439ft. up, 774ft. down (2,095ft. to 4,984ft.) Road Difficulty:… Read more: Darwin Wash Road – Death Valley National Park
- Darwin Falls – Death Valley National ParkSeek out a year-round waterfall in a desert canyon in this remote part of Death Valley. Note: The access road to the falls has been closed since August 2023. The only way to access the falls is to park along CA-190 and walk an additional 2.4 miles each way down the Darwin Wash Road to… Read more: Darwin Falls – Death Valley National Park
- Father Crowley Vista (Rainbow Canyon/Star Wars Canyon Overlook) – Death Valley National ParkEnjoy 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: Easy 0-5 Mile Difficulty: Easy 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… Read more: Father Crowley Vista (Rainbow Canyon/Star Wars Canyon Overlook) – Death Valley National Park
- Little Arches Canyon – Death Valley National ParkJust north of Palmer Canyon is Little Arches Canyon, which (unsurprisingly) features two good-sized arches, narrows, and a boulder scramble. Total Distance: 7.2 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 2,538ft. (897ft. to 1,870ft.) Difficulty: Strenuous 5-10 Mile Difficulty: Very Strenuous View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes Best Seasons:… Read more: Little Arches Canyon – Death Valley National Park
- Palmer Canyon – Death Valley National ParkThe next canyon north of Fall Canyon is almost as pretty and amazing as its more popular neighbor. Total Distance: 8.8 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 3,292ft. (897ft. to 3,033ft.) Difficulty: Very Strenuous 5-10 Mile Difficulty: Extremely Strenuous View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes Best Seasons: November-April… Read more: Palmer Canyon – Death Valley National Park
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