California, Nevada
1 - 5 days
3 day
itinerary in
Death Valley
Artists Palette
Scenic vista in Death Valley revealing colorful volcanic history.
This scenic vista offers a stunning glimpse into Death Valley’s colorful volcanic past.
Ashford Mill Site
Explore historic ruins, Ashford Mill and office building.
Explore the ruins of the historic Ashford Mill and office building.
Badwater Basin
Lowest point in North America, vast salt flats, 282 feet below sea level.
The lowest point in North America is a surreal landscape of vast salt flats. The basin sits 282 feet (86 m) below sea level where a temporary lake may form after heavy rainstorms.
Dantes Ridge (Mt. Perry)
Strenuous hiking: ridge to high point, stunning Death Valley views.
A strenuous hiking route along a ridge to a high point, with stunning views of the floor of Death Valley and the Panamint Mountain Range.
Dantes View
Scenic view at Dantes View with bird's-eye view in Death Valley.
Considered one of the best scenic vistas in the park, Dantes View provides a birds-eye view of Death Valley.
Darwin Falls
Lush oasis, year-round waterfall in desert.
A lush oasis and year-round waterfall in the desert.
Desolation Canyon
Popular canyon for hiking with unique geology.
A favorite trail-less canyon for hiking and geology enthusiasts.
Devils Hole
Explore Mojave Desert aquifer, view endangered fish, walk time included.
Peer into a vast aquifer in the Mojave Desert to observe one of the most endangered fishes on the planet.
Eureka Dunes
Eureka Dunes in Eureka Valley are tallest in California.
The Eureka Dunes lie in the remote Eureka Valley, an enclosed basin at 3000 foot elevation located northwest of Death Valley. The dunes cover an area only 3 miles long and 1 mile wide, yet they are the tallest sand dunes in California, possibly the tallest in all of North America. They rise suddenly more than 680 feet above the dry lakebed at their western base. As tall as these dunes are, they are dwarfed by the impressive limestone wall of the Last Chance Mountains.
Fall Canyon
Moderately strenuous hike with towering narrows, walking time varies.
The route up Fall Canyon is a moderately strenuous hike with towering narrows.
Father Crowley Vista Point- Rainbow Canyon
Father Crowley Vista Point, favorite stopping spot in Death Valley.
A favorite stopping spot of Death Valley’s beloved priest, Father Crowley Vista Point affords incredible views of Rainbow Canyon and Panamint Valley.
Golden Canyon
Short hike in Death Valley, popular.
Death Valley's most popular short hike.
Golden Canyon Hike Introduction
Self-guided hike at Golden Canyon, stop 1.
Golden Canyon Self-guided Hike Stop 1
Harmony Borax Works
Historic borax processing site brings white gold and mule teams.
The stories of borax (white gold) and the famous 20-mule teams come to life at this historic borax processing site.
Keane Wonder Mine
Visit historic gold mine in Death Valley for a tour.
Explore the remains of one of the most productive gold mines in Death Valley history.
Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
Death Valley's popular dune field, walking time not specified.
Death Valley’s best-known dune field.
Mosaic Canyon
Scenic canyon trail for hikers to enjoy natural beauty.
Natural mosaics and sculpted narrows beckon hikers along this quintessential Death Valley Canyon.
Natural Bridge
Short walk up canyon to natural rock bridge formation.
A short walk up a canyon brings hikers to a natural rock bridge formation spanning the canyon.
Panamint Springs Resort
Resort in Death Valley Park with amenities including restaurant, lodging.
A private resort within Death Valley National Park, featuring a restaurant, bar, lodging, camping, gas, and convenience store.
Salt Creek
Discover unique organisms by walking along boardwalk at Salt Creek.
Take a stroll along the boardwalk to discover the unique organisms which depend on the saline waters of Salt Creek.
Stovepipe Wells Village
NPS concessionaire offers restaurant, bar, lodging, camping, gas, store services.
An authorized concessionaire with the NPS, offering restaurant and bar, lodging, camping, gas, and convenience store.
Telescope Peak
Hike to Death Valley's tallest peak, 11,049 ft elevation.
Hike to the tallest peak in Death Valley (elevation: 11,049 ft/ 3368 m).
The Inn at Death Valley
Private resort in Death Valley Park with oasis landscaping, historic lodging.
A private resort within Death Valley National Park, featuring oasis-like landscaping and a historic ornate lodging and restaurant.
The Ranch at Death Valley
Private resort in park with lodging, dining, golf, pool, more.
A private resort within the park boundary, featuring oasis-like landscaping, lodging, restaurants, golf, pool, stables, stores, museum, post office, gas, and other amenities.
Twenty-mule Team Canyon
Scenic dirt road drive through bare yellow hills.
Scenic dirt road drive through bare yellow hills.
Ubehebe Crater
Explore volcanic crater at Death Valley, walking time included.
Discover Death Valley’s explosive past at this volcanic crater.
Wildrose Charcoal Kilns
Ten beehive structures for charcoal in Death Valley, late 1800s.
Ten beehive shaped structures used to produce charcoal needed for Death Valley mining operations in the late 1800s.
Wildrose Peak
Strenuous trail to peak in Panamint Mountains.
A strenuous trail leads to this spectacular peak in the Panamint Mountains.
Zabriskie Point
Visit stunning Death Valley overlook with badlands, salt flats views.
Experience the stark beauty of Death Valley at this iconic vista overlooking badlands and salt flats.

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