Dante's View
A perfect introduction to Death Valley.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Ascent
- 167 m
- Descent
- 167 m
Death Valley: Hottest, Driest, and Lowest National Park
Explore the best hikes and scrambles in the stunning desert landscape of Death Valley National Park.
Hiking Easy, Moderate, Difficult
Description
"In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes,” according to the National Park Service. "Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Lush oases harbor tiny fish and refuge for wildlife and humans. Despite its morbid name, a great diversity of life survives in Death Valley.”
Badwater Basin in Death Valley National Park is the lowest point in the Americas, at 282 feet below sea level. The heat in the summertime should not be underestimated—it is often deadly. But in the winter, Death Valley provides a fantastic desert getaway filled with stunning canyons, salt flats, and towering mountain peaks.
In this guidebook, you’ll find the best hikes in Death Valley National Park, ranging from the easy tourist jaunts to difficult scrambles up slot canyons. Whatever flavor of hike you’re looking for, this guidebook has you covered!
Sources: https://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm
Routes included
Badwater Basin
The quintessential Death Valley experience.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 6 m
- Descent
- 6 m
Golden Canyon-Glower Gulch
A popular Death Valley hike with colorful formations in a beautiful canyon.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 9.2 km
- Ascent
- 412 m
- Descent
- 412 m
Grotto Canyon
A secluded adventure more than a hike.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 4.6 km
- Ascent
- 244 m
- Descent
- 244 m
Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
Exploring these dunes is an iconic Death Valley experience.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 3.6 km
- Ascent
- 79 m
- Descent
- 79 m
Fall Canyon
This deep canyon hike has a true wilderness vibe.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 9.9 km
- Ascent
- 462 m
- Descent
- 462 m
Mosaic Canyon
Hike past the highly-traveled lower canyon for a strikingly-beautiful trek.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 6 km
- Ascent
- 344 m
- Descent
- 344 m
Sidewinder Canyon
An excursion into a scenic wilderness canyon.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 7.6 km
- Ascent
- 412 m
- Descent
- 412 m
Willow Canyon
A lovely hike to a canyon waterfall.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 7.3 km
- Ascent
- 428 m
- Descent
- 428 m
Titus Canyon Narrows
A stunning road walk through towering cliff walls.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 7.3 km
- Ascent
- 363 m
- Descent
- 363 m
Wildrose Peak
Climb 2,200 feet to the summit of Wildrose Peak.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 748 m
- Descent
- 748 m
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