Death Valley National Park
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Grotto Canyon
Death Valley, California
2.09 mi
/ 702 ft gain
Grotto Canyon is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Death Valley, California.
Mosaic Canyon Trail
Stovepipe Wells, California
3.53 mi
/ 1224 ft gain
Mosaic Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Death Valley, California.
Hike Mosaic Canyon, Death Valley
DEATH VALLEY, California
4.0
2 mi
/ 814 ft gain
Mosaic Canyon is located a quarter mile west of Stovepipe Wells Village. From the 190 Highway, take the 2 mile gravel road to the canyon parking lot. The road is very rough and bumpy, but a regular passenger car will be able to make the drive. A high clearance 4x4 vehicle will not have any problems.From the parking lot, it's a 1/4 mile walk to the beginning of the canyon narrows. Some sections ...
Explore Grotto Canyon
Death Valley, California
2.1 mi
/ 649 ft gain
This is a rewarding hike with immediate payoff. After less than half a mile, you'll come across dry falls. Dogs are allowed on this trail but must be kept on leash. Make sure your vehicle has 4WD to avoid getting stuck in the deep sand in the parking area and on the drive.
Explore Skidoo Road
Inyo County, California
Skidoo Road is the first dirt road on the left you encounter when driving Emigrant Canyon Road. The road is suitable for any car until you reach an old mine on the right atop a hill. Directly to the left is a prospector's wood cabin. Both are in very good condition and worthy of a stop to check out.
Beyond this point the road makes a sharp left. After this point, a high clearance vehicle is...
Little Bridge Canyon Trail
Stovepipe Wells, California
5.75 mi
/ 1867 ft gain
Little Bridge Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Death Valley, California.
Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes Trail
Death Valley, California
2.86 mi
/ 59 ft gain
Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Death Valley, California.
Photographing the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
Death Valley, California
4.9
The Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes are the most photographed dunes at Death Valley National Park. To reach the dune’s parking lot from Furnace Creek, drive 22 miles west on Highway 190. Three miles before you reach Stovepipe Wells, the dunes will be clearly visible from the road and you’ll turn right into the parking lot. There’s no official trailhead to get to the dunes so follow the path of least r...
Sandboarding the Mesquite Sand Dunes
Death Valley, California
3.0
Snow level is a little lacking this year? No time or money to fly out to Park City or Whistler? Head over to Death Valley, America's second largest National Park and give sand boarding a try while exploring this amazing park. It's a unique and adrenaline filled activity with one of the most beautiful views you can ask for.Situated 2 miles out of Stovepipe Well's campground, Mesquite Sand Dunes ...
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Furnace Creek, California
Furnace Creek
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Furnace Creek Campground is in a central location in Death Valley National Park. It is popular for RV and group camping; tent si...
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