Trails and so much more
The main road through the western part of Death Valley National Park – from Stovepipe Wells (almost) to US-395. This guide begins where CA-190: Furnace Creek to Stovepipe Wells leaves off. Total Distance: 75.8 miles point to point Elevation Gain: 9,228ft. up, 5550ft. Down (-13ft. to 5,258ft.) Road Difficulty: 0.6 Bicycle Difficulty: Easy View Rating: […]
Hike up an old road to a few old mining audits, an ore chute, and more. Total Distance: 0.6 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 454ft. (2,424ft. to 2,805ft.) Difficulty: 0-5 Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes, though a horse would struggle with much of the […]
The Panamint Dunes are the most remote and least-visited sand dunes in Death Valley National Park, tucked into the north end of Panamint Valley beneath rugged desert peaks. Total Distance: 7.8 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 1,186ft. (1,587ft. to 2,659ft.) Difficulty: 5-10 Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: […]
Take an off-trail route up a hill to views of the Panamint Valley. During wet weather, the hill may be surrounded by a lake. Total Distance: 2.9 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 793ft. (1,548ft. to 2,027ft.) Difficulty: 0-5 Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes Best […]
The Lake Hill Road accesses the north end of Panamint Valley, including the Panamint Sand Dunes and the Big Four Mine. Total Distance: 7.2 miles point to point (CA-190 to dead end in wash) Elevation Gain: 966ft. up, 131ft. down (1,549ft. to 2,498ft.) Road Difficulty: 1.4 for the first 5.75 miles; 2.3 beyond; last 0.2 […]
This canyon boasts 49 dryfalls and 3 chokestones (give or take a few) for you to explore. The route is usually descended with ropes, but it is possible to free-climb and free-descend if you don’t mind some Class 3+ scrambling. The Lost Burro Mine can be accessed at the top of the canyon. Total Distance: […]
From the end of The Corridor, Corridor Canyon continues down to empty into Saline Valley. A couple of easy dryfalls and one Class 4 scramble (or ropes) are required, although most of the canyon is wide and easy to walk. Total Distance: 12.5 miles point-to-point or 14.8 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 1,090ft. gain, […]
Red 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: 10+ Mile Difficulty: View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: […]
A 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: […]
Seek 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 […]
