Nemo Canyon

Wildrose Peak

~15 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…

Darwin Falls

~29 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…

Mosaic Canyon Trail

~37 min drive

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

Jail Canyon to Hall Canyon

~8 min drive

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

Cottonwood Marble Canyon Trail

~39 min drive

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

Telescope Peak

~17 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

~42 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

~42 min drive

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

Hummingbird Spring

~11 min drive

1.78-mile out-and-back trail in California with 872 ft of elevation gain.

Fish Canyon Escape Trail

~42 min drive

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