Mosaic Canyon Trail

Corkscrew Peak Trail

~26 min drive

7.14-mile out-and-back hike in California with 3,416 ft elevation gain and loss.

Golden Canyon

~32 min drive

There's gold in these hills! Of course, the gold isn't in the form of a precious metal, but instead refers to the incredible yellow coloration of the canyon walls. While a peek into the canyon mouth from the parking area will give visitors a glimpse of the canyon's secrets, h…

Cottonwood Marble Canyon Trail

~26 min drive

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

Keane Wonder Mine Trail

~26 min drive

2.38-mile out-and-back hike in California with 2,476 ft elevation gain.

Telescope Peak

~46 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…

Desolation Canyon

~34 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…

Fish Canyon Escape Trail

~1h 18m drive

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

Chloride Cliff Trail

~28 min drive

1.56-mile out-and-back trail in California with 1,318 ft elevation gain and loss.

Kit Fox Hills Trail

~14 min drive

10.66-mile out-and-back trail in California with 1,644 ft elevation gain

Darwin Falls

~47 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…