10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in That You Shouldn't Miss

May 12, 2022 Stefan Strunk

Discover the best top things to do in , United States including Dante's View, Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, Zabriskie Point, Badwater, Golden Canyon, Ubehebe Crater, Laws Railroad Museum, Eureka Dunes, The Devil's Speedway, Devil's Golf Course.
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1. Dante's View

Dante's View Rd. off Rte. 190 30 mi south of Furnace Creek, Death Valley National Park, CA 92328 +1 760-786-3200 http://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm
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5.0 based on 2,237 reviews

Dante's View

Reviewed By lkbashor - Carson City, United States

High atop Dante's View above Death Valley you will see what I can only describe as breathtaking, spectacular views. This is a MUST drive that is about located above Badwater Basin, looking out over all of Death Valley, into Panamint Valley and on the clearest of days you will see Mount Whitney - WOW just WOW beautiful! Making the drive 16 miles south of Furnace Creek was well worth it, with even getting a reprieve in temperature from the valley floor in Death Valley, seeing a significant drop of 10 to 20 degrees. On the particular day we went we even had wind gusts of upwards of 40 mph that had us cautious of getting close to the edge. Grab your binoculars to spot out different places at 5575 feet above it all - you will want to photograph your smiling faces with the colors of the desert landscape below and the panaromic views all around. Well worth IT!!

2. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest

798 N Main St between Big Pine and Deep Springs, Bishop, CA 93514-2428 +1 760-873-2500 http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/inyo/specialplaces/?cid=stelprdb5129900
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5.0 based on 512 reviews

Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest

Reviewed By 7268 - Oakland, United States

109 degrees in Bakersfield. 100 degrees in lone Pine. 74 degrees at the bristlecone Forest. This is a perfect four mile hike. You will see amazing scenery, 3000 year old trees, and fantastic geology. The hike is rated as moderate, but this is probably due to the frequent up and down – changes in elevation. The interpretive signs are some of the best I've ever seen. If you're not up for a 4-mile hike they have a 1-mile alternative. If you're not up for a hike at all, just drive up there and walk a hundred yards or so up the trail and you will see these amazing trees. It really helps to read up on the geology and the history of the trees before you get there. I stopped here on a web driving from Mammoth lakes to Bakersfield. I'm certainly glad I did. Note: September 2020, visitor Center was not open and there is no one at the gate a few miles up the road. There were plenty of other visitors, but you are definitely on your own. No mobile phone service at the trailhead. At high altitudes you might get a brief signal.

3. Zabriskie Point

Route 190, Death Valley National Park, CA 92328 +1 760-786-3200 http://nps.gov/deva
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4.5 based on 2,799 reviews

Zabriskie Point

A dramatic look-out point in Death Valley.

Reviewed By cranemantim - Pahrump, United States

Beautiful overlook, especially after it has rained like this morning for amazing sunsets, it's an easy hike up small hill from parking lot.

4. Badwater

Badwater Rd. 19 mi south of Furnace Creek, Death Valley National Park, CA 92328 +1 760-786-3200 http://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm
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4.5 based on 2,980 reviews

Badwater

Located in Death Valley, this small salt pond is more than 280 feet below sea level, making it the lowest point in North America.

Reviewed By Baywalk827 - Hayward, United States

It is totally cool to be 282 feet below sea level surrounded by salt that looks like snow! Enjoy a hike out and marvel at the earth's processes and vastness of the valley. Visiting during cooler season recommended.

5. Golden Canyon

Badwater Road, Death Valley National Park, CA 92328 +1 760-786-3200 http://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/hiking.htm
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4.5 based on 611 reviews

Golden Canyon

These fan-shaped mountains created by the deposits of millions of years of flash floods are a good place for day hikes.

Reviewed By izzygirl417 - Chicago, United States

We hiked Golden Canyon just to see more of the NP, it was a rather quick and easy hike, we actually did it in regular shoes, and clothing. Definately bring some water of course because this is Death Valley. Soak in the Golden colors of the rocks, such a pretty hike.

6. Ubehebe Crater

Death Valley National Park, CA 92328 +1 760-786-2331 http://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm
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4.5 based on 571 reviews

Ubehebe Crater

Ubehebe and its little brother (a smaller crater) winningly tempt hikers down their steep and colorful slopes.

Reviewed By 58mads

I've never seen a crater before, and this one is easily accessible. You can see it from the parking lot. You can also walk down into it, but the uphill climb back up, I understand, is a little steep. I didn't go down. From Stovepipe Wells, where we stayed, it's an easy 30 mile drive on paved road. Well worth the trip.

7. Laws Railroad Museum

395 Silver Canyon Rd, Bishop, CA 93515 +1 760-873-5950 http://www.lawsmuseum.org/
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4.5 based on 288 reviews

Laws Railroad Museum

Artifacts of the Railroad Era on display, from a Death Valley Railroad motor car to train tracks and historic buildings.

Reviewed By adoneforall - Julian, United States

This is an amazing place where you can walk in recreated historic buildings, dr, dressmaker, general store etc. they have a wonderful collection of items including an amazing native basket display. There is the railroad station and train, plus a great deal of old farm equipment which my husband loved. Don't forget the live sound mine experience. They also have a thrift store which we loved and bought some items. Wonderful setting.

8. Eureka Dunes

South Eureka Valley Road, Death Valley National Park, CA 92328 +1 760-786-3200 http://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/eureka-dunes.htm
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4.5 based on 123 reviews

Eureka Dunes

These dunes, the highest in the state, are located near Death Valley.

Reviewed By OneJImHeywood - Richmond, United States

but a very tough trip and even more daunting if you want to see the back side. That will require a cross desert trek across rock strewn landscape and regular water runoff channels. You will want a rugged four wheel drive vehicle

9. The Devil's Speedway

Death Valley National Park, CA
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4.5 based on 62 reviews

The Devil's Speedway

This rough road is one of the notable sights in the middle of the valley.

Reviewed By gkw09 - Cambridge, United Kingdom

Without a car but yours on the road, you can fly down the road at terrific pace marvelling at all of the natural beauty around you. Some amazing scenery, just unbelievable, and a cool breeze as you drive down The Devil’s Speedway makes for a brilliant experience.

10. Devil's Golf Course

Badwater Rd., Death Valley National Park, CA 92328 +1 760-786-3200 http://nps.gov/deva
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4.5 based on 847 reviews

Devil's Golf Course

A seemingly infinite number of crusted salt formations jut from the "course."

Reviewed By Biff_Simp - Wilbraham, United States

A side road off the road to Badwater takes you down a bumpy dirt road to a parking lot, surrounded by craggy boulders, which are really meteorite-like sharp crystal formations of salt. Warning: do not take the road at 5mph or your suspension will have the worst of it. 25mph allows your car to ride over the bumps in a reasonably smooth pace. Once there, you can either admire from the lot or be adventurous and set out across the craggy landscape. It IS fun.

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