The Best Backpacking in Death Valley

Cottonwood-Marble Canyon Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Death Valley, California.

Cottonwood-Marble Canyon Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Death Valley, California.

You can do this as a day trip and just wander the dunes, but I really enjoyed the overnight with great evening views, amazing stargazing, and a sunrise exploration of the sand dunes. For an overnight trip I recommend you start hiking later in the day, when the temperature is a bit cooler.If you're going for an overnight adventure you will need to pick up a (free) permit from the visitor's cente...

The trail head is north of Furnace Creek at the Titus Canyon parking lot which is clearly marked on any park map. On a busy weekend cars are lined up along the road leading to the parking lot which has a restroom. Note that there is no water source here. To begin the hike in, take the trail on the left of the restroom.The hike leads you around cliffs offering spectacular views of the entirety o...