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Known today for the China Ranch Date Farm,
this area is bursting with great hikes and
distinctively beautiful desert landscapes. Located in the
southeastern part of the Death Valley region, the China Ranch area is not within
the National Park but is certainly worth your time to explore. Because the
canyon is a year-round source of water, it has been visited by man for over a
century and has lots of wildlife including crayfish, frogs, 15 varieties of
lizards, 20 types of snakes and over 120 different species of birds. There are
also many different types of geology from which the area gets its beauty.
Things To See:
The parking lot is
the trailhead for over 10 different hikes including several
"From the Parking Lot".
The Acme Spur of the
old, abandoned Tonopah and Tidewater (T&T) Railroad.
Lots of beautiful and
unusual geology.
A slot canyon and a
waterfall.
The China Ranch Date
Farm with its bakery and gift shop.
The Ranch House Inn
(a Bed and Breakfast).
One-of-a-kind
pavement "drawings".
The nearby
Tecopa Area with its natural hot springs
Known today for the China Ranch Date Farm,
this area is bursting with great hikes and
distinctively beautiful desert landscapes. Located in the
southeastern part of the Death Valley region, the China Ranch area is not within
the National Park but is certainly worth your time to explore. Because the
canyon is a year-round source of water, it has been visited by man for over a
century and has lots of wildlife including crayfish, frogs, 15 varieties of
lizards, 20 types of snakes and over 120 different species of birds. There are
also many different types of geology from which the area gets its beauty.