Trails and so much more
T ravel a trail in the badlands below Zabriskie Point. The trail is often used as a loop option and to access the Golden Canyon/Gower Gulch trail system. Total Distance: 2.7 mile lollipop loop Elevation Gain: 542ft. (650ft. to 289ft.) Difficulty: Moderate 5+ Mile Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty […]
S hort, paved path up to a spectacular viewpoint of Manly Beacon and Badwater Flats. The overlook is a favorite for sunrise and sunset photography. Total Distance: 0.3 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 106ft. (650ft. to 699ft.) Difficulty: Easy 5+ Mile Difficulty: Easy View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No […]
H ike a desert canyon hike to a perennial waterfall. Total Distance: 6.4 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 1,017ft. (1,914ft. to 2,691ft.) Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous 5+ Mile Difficulty: Moderately 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 water […]
A steep but very scenic trail up to one of the last purchases of the Keane Wonder Mine. Total Distance: 6.0 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 2,199ft. (1,184ft. to 2,995ft.) Difficulty: Strenuous 5+ Mile Difficulty: Strenuous View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: No Best Seasons: November-April Special Permits: […]
A scenic, almost off-trail, hike to the ruins of a real prospector’s cabin and stamp mill. Total Distance: 2.4 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 415ft. (1,317ft. to 1,184ft.) Difficulty: Easy 0-5 Mile Difficulty: Moderate View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: No Best Seasons: November-April Special Permits: None Water […]
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: Easy 0-5 Mile Difficulty: Moderate View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: No Best Seasons: November-April Special […]
A very steep trail leads up the old road that once took workers to and from the famous Keane Wonder Gold Mine. Enjoy fantastic views of Death Valley, close-up views of the aerial tramway that serviced the mine and mill, and a look at gold mines and old machinery. Total Distance: 2.6 miles out & […]
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: Very Extremely Strenuous 5+ Mile Difficulty: Very Extremely Strenuous View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: […]
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: Easy 0-5 Mile Difficulty: Easy View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: No Best Seasons: October to May […]
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: Strenuous 5+ Mile Difficulty: Strenuous View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: Yes Best Seasons: November-April Special Permits: None […]
