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Death Valley
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Road Trips:
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 Hunter Mountain Road and Racetrack
This is one of the longest and most scenic 4WD Road Trips in this Guide!
You'll see: Lee Flat, Hunter Mountain, Hidden Valley and Racetrack Valley. There are several possible side trips, too, so
plan to spend a whole day! Where:
Sandwiched between Saline Valley and northern Death Valley. |
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Badwater
Road Badwater Road is not only one
of the main roads through Death Valley but it is also packed with
many of the Parks' most popular attractions including Artist
Palette, Mushroom Rock, Golden Canyon, Devil's Golf Course, Natural
Bridge Canyon, Ashford Mill and, of course, Badwater itself - the lowest elevation in
the western hemisphere.
Where:
South central Death Valley. |
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Hikes & Photo
Tours:
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Happy
Canyon
Although the canyon is 7 miles long, you don't
have to hike the whole thing to enjoy its unique beauty. We
only explored the first 1.5 miles and were rewarded with the tallest
waterfall in the canyon and many smaller cascades, too.
Where:
The western Panamint Mountains a few miles northeast of Ballarat. |
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Mosaic Canyon
One of your favorites! A beautiful canyon
that's easy to access, Mosaic Canyon offers polished marble
whirlpools, narrow, dry waterfalls and fascinating geology. A
must see!
Where:
The Tucki Mountains just south of Stovepipe Wells. |
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Geology:
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Amargosa
Chaos & Jubilee Pass The colorful
and oddly shaped mountains
near the town of Shoshone have been puzzling geologists for years.
Where:
The southeastern portion of Death Valley in Jubilee and Salsbury
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Ubehebe
Crater
Located in the northern section of Death Valley,
this attraction can be seen from the parking lot or you can take one
of the two hikes we describe. Both are strenuous but rewarding.
The Rim Trail is not difficult once you get up to the top rim of the
crater but the Crater Floor Trail is grueling both up and down.
Where:
West of Scotty's Castle. |
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Photography:
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Dante's
View This is one of Death Valley's
grandest scenic view points. The lowest and highest points in
the lower 48 states can be viewed from here at the same time.
Where:
South central Death Valley.
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The
Grandstand At the northern
end of the Racetrack Playa is as unusual rock outcropping called
The Grandstand. It's odd location and strange shapes create
interesting shadows on the playa floor. Where:
In the southern portion of Death Valley. |
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Points of Interest:
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Ashford
Mill The Ashford Mill (built
in 1915) was, at one time, surrounded by thick concrete walls and
processed ore from the Black Mountains.
Where:
The southern portion of Death Valley. |
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Rhyolite,
Nevada Once a booming city in
the early 1900's, Rhyolite's over 100 buildings are almost totally
gone now. You can still see, however, the famous "bottle
house", the old train station and part of the 3 story shown in the
picture at left. It's easy to get to and definitely worth the
trip!
Where:
Outside of Death Valley National Park and just west of Beatty,
Nevada. |
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Last updated
March 03, 2007.
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