China Wall Trail

Darwin Falls

~13 min drive

Flowing water cascades into a shallow pool surrounded by lush green vegetation. The above description is not one often associated with Death Valley, but the arid Mojave Desert makes an exception at Darwin Falls. Nestled in an unassuming canyon with no water flowing beyond the…

Telescope Peak

~34 min drive

The views from Telescope Peak are unsurpassed; to the east the swirling salt flats of Death Valley, and to the west the towering Sierra Nevada Mountains. At 11, 049 ft (3368 m), Telescope Peak is the tallest mountain in Death Valley National Park. This dramatic change in elev…

Mosaic Canyon Trail

~47 min drive

3.48-mile out-and-back hike in California with 1,667 ft of elevation gain

Cottonwood Marble Canyon Trail

~36 min drive

29.88-mile out-and-back hike in California with 5,383 ft elevation gain

Belmont Mine Trail

~49 min drive

2.24-mile out-and-back trail in California with 657 ft elevation gain/loss.

Nadeau Trail

~9 min drive

17.66-mile out-and-back trail in California with 1,372 ft elevation gain

Gower Gulch Trail

~60 min drive

4.12-mile out-and-back trail in California with 1,323 ft elevation gain/loss

Fish Canyon Escape Trail

~46 min drive

16.4-mile out-and-back trail in California with 3,306 ft elevation gain

Desolation Canyon

~60 min drive

Colorful canyon walls and mud-cracked earth beckon those searching for an off-trail adventure. This spectacular canyon is less frequently explored than other areas of the park, and offers a challenging hike with incredible scenery. Upon entering the canyon, visitors find them…

Nadeau Trail

~12 min drive

13.08-mile out-and-back trail in California with 986 ft elevation gain.