Jan 31, 2025 · There are few constructed trails here, but in a place this desolate you usually don't need them. Most hiking routes in the park are cross-country, up canyons, or along ridges. Hiking Seasons

May 10, 2024 · Death Valley National Park maps available from Harpers Ferry Center. For backcountry trip planning we recommend either the Tom Harrison "Death Valley National Park Recreation Map", or the National Geographic "Death Valley National Parks Illustrated" map.

Jan 24, 2025 · Backpacking in Death Valley National can be challenging, but the opportunities for experiencing solitude, sweeping vistas, dark night skies, and awesome geology abound within the three million acres of designated wilderness in the park. There are few established trails in the park, but hikers can follow canyon bottoms, open desert washes ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Cyclists enjoy the unobstructed beauty of the valley. NPS - Kurt Moses. Bicycles can be used on all park roads that are open to public vehicular traffic. They can also be used on routes that have been designated for bicycle use in developed areas such as the path between the visitor center and the Harmony Borax Works.

May 10, 2024 · A labyrinth landscape of golden colored hills and winding narrow canyons create hiking options ranging from easy strolls to strenuous adventures. The most popular routes listed here can be combined with one another for longer adventures.

Jun 24, 2018 · In less than 1 mile (1.6km), the vegetation finally gives way to the first of many unobstructed and breathtaking views into Death Valley. The narrow trail maintains a steep grade as it winds beneath Rogers Peak toward Arcane Meadows.

Jan 24, 2025 · Where can I take my pet in Death Valley? Leashed pets are permitted in developed areas, such as paved roads, unpaved roads, parking lots, campgrounds, and outside of federal buildings. The following are appropriate options nearby popular attractions:

Oct 10, 2024 · This easy/moderate hike is 2 miles (3.2 km) round-trip, and involves one 3 foot (1 m) rock scramble. Although most hikers turn around at the junction to Red Cathedral, those looking for a more adventurous hike can continue an additional 0.5 miles (0.8 km) to the vertically fluted walls of a natural amphitheater- Red Cathedral (this involves ...

Feb 5, 2024 · Sidewinder Canyon is both physically and mentally a very demanding hike. Climbing over vertical ledges over 6 ft (2m) high and squeezing or crawling into tight spaces 1.5 ft (0.5m) wide is required. There are no signs identifying the parking or the hike. You are entering designated wilderness.

Oct 6, 2021 · Continue deeper into the canyon around one last bend between towering walls before ending at a 25ft (7.6m) vertical dryfall in a dramatic amphitheater. Avoid the ridge trails, instead return cautiously via the same 2mi (3.2km) route.