Hummingbird Spring

Wildrose Peak

~4 min drive

Piñon pines, peaks, and panoramas in the Panamints! Many hikers choose Wildrose Peak over Telescope Peak, daunted by Telescope’s additional elevation gain and mileage. However, if you are looking for an easier hike, don’t be fooled; Wildrose is quite the challenge! This stren…

Desolation Canyon

~33 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…

Gower Gulch Trail

~34 min drive

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

Jail Canyon to Hall Canyon

~8 min drive

10.2-mile out-and-back from Jail Canyon to Hall Canyon in California.

Fish Canyon Escape Trail

~41 min drive

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

Telescope Peak

~8 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…

Natural Bridge

~34 min drive

Natural Bridge is a stunning geologic formation tucked back in a Death Valley canyon. This is an excellent short hike for families, geology lovers, and those who simply enjoy getting out and exploring. Although there is no official trail, a walk straight up the wash from the…

Funeral Canyon hiking route

~37 min drive

6.9-mile out-and-back trail in California with 1,716 ft elevation gain

Nemo Canyon

~11 min drive

17-mile out-and-back trail in California with 2,161 ft elevation gain.

Surprise Canyon hiking route

~15 min drive

10.56-mile out-and-back in California with 4,221 ft gain/loss