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H ike up a desert canyon to a small slot and a seasonal waterfall. Total Distance: 4.4 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 1,325ft. (-236ft. to 615ft.) Difficulty: Moderate 0-5 Mile Difficulty: Strenuous View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: No Best Seasons: December-May Special Permits: None Water Availability: Seasonal […]
H ike up a desert canyon to explore multiple slot canyons. Total Distance: 4.6 miles out & back or up to 8.1 miles out & back with spurs Elevation Gain: 1,651ft. or up to 3,646ft. (-234ft. to 1,113ft.) Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous or up to Extremely Strenuous 0-5 Mile Difficulty: Very Strenuous or up to Extremely […]
E xplore salt and mud formations on Badwater Flats. Total Distance: Varies Elevation Gain: N/A Difficulty: Easy 0-5 Mile Difficulty: Easy View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: No Best Seasons: November-April Special Permits: None Water Availability: None Overnight Options: None Trailhead Amenities: None Crowd Factor: Crowded Trailhead Access: 1.1 […]
T he main access road for Badwater Basin as well as for other famous hikes, including Golden Canyon and Devils Golf Course, as well as access to the West Side Road. It runs between CA-190 south of Furnace Creek and the Jubilee Pass Road/north end of Harry Wade Road junction. Total Distance: 45.6 miles point […]
H ike and scramble up a desert canyon. The Gower Gulch route is usually combined with the Badlands Loop and Golden Canyon for a loop option. Total Distance: 6.4 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 1,094ft. (-186ft. to 590ft.) Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous 5+ Mile Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty […]
A short hike up a desert canyon to red cliffs. Total Distance: 3.0 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 744ft. (-148ft. to 434ft.) Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous 0-5 Mile Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: No Best Seasons: November-April Special Permits: None Water Availability: None Overnight Options: […]
A pleasant walk up a desert canyon between yellow badlands. Total Distance: 4.2 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 1,193ft. (-148ft. to 486ft.) Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous 0-5 Mile Difficulty: Strenuous View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: No Best Seasons: November-April Special Permits: None Water Availability: None Overnight Options: None […]
F ollow a social trail along the rim of a hill with views down onto the Manly Beacon badlands, Red Cathedral, and Golden Canyon. Total Distance: 2.0-4.8 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 1,719ft. (539ft. to 932ft.) Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous 0-5 Mile Difficulty: Very Strenuous View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: […]
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 […]