What to do and see in Death Valley National Park, Inyo County: The Best Hiking Trails

June 28, 2021 Marianna Hollaway

Death Valley offers much to do in the winter season.
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1. Red Pass

Death Valley National Park, CA https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/70194791
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Red Pass

Red Pass, snaking its way to Titus Canyon, is worth a look, and for more than the reddish hue of its rocks but for the panorama it reveals.

2. Telescope Peak trail

Death Valley National Park, CA http://www.protrails.com/trails/view/23
Excellent
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5.0 based on 25 reviews

Telescope Peak trail

Strenuous hiking trail with an elevation gain of 3,000 feet to the highest summit in the Panamint range at 11,049 feet.

Reviewed By catchuslater - Sequim, United States

Recommend to go in spring or early fall when days are longer. It’s a medium level hike for us...and we are in our 70’s. It doesnt get steep until the very last part. The last time we did it...on Halloween.....the wind was whipping us and it was pretty cold. Be prepared, but it’s very doable.

3. Cottonwood & Marble Canyon Loop

Stove Pipe Wells, Death Valley National Park, CA 92328 http://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/upload/Cottonwood-Marble-Canyon-Loop-Map.pdf
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Cottonwood & Marble Canyon Loop

4. Thimble Peak Trail

Titus Canyon Road Red Pass, Death Valley National Park, CA
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Thimble Peak Trail

5. Daylight Pass

Death Valley National Park, CA 92328
Excellent
54%
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32%
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11%
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Daylight Pass

A moderately strenuous pass leading to Titus Canyon.

Reviewed By TrailTrekker15 - Tallahassee, United States

My wife and I took Daylight Pass Road on our way out of Death Valley. The views were incredible! The road rapidly rises out of the valley into the surrounding mountains. Once you cross the pass, Nevada spread out before us. Right after coming out of the mountains, I recommend a quick drive through Rhysolite Ghost Town near Beatty. This was a beautiful way to end our day at Death Valley!

6. Salt Creek Interpretive Trail

Death Valley National Park, CA 92328
Excellent
46%
Good
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4.5 based on 257 reviews

Salt Creek Interpretive Trail

Reviewed By karebl - Oregon, United States

This was an easy boardwalk hike near a stream with small pup fish in it. (Very hard to see as they were small) We ran out of time due to a prior commitment and wish we had time to see the whole loop and larger pond at the end.

7. Fall Canyon

Grapevine Mountains, Death Valley National Park, CA http://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/hiking.htm
Excellent
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Fall Canyon

Reviewed By Goodness4you - Newport Beach, United States

This slot canyon is fairly easy to get to and empty. It's not as spectacular ar Golden or Mosaic but so private.

8. Gower Gulch Loop

Death Valley National Park, CA http://www.hikespeak.com/trails/golden-canyon-gower-gulch-loop-in-death-valley/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Gower Gulch Loop

Reviewed By Goodness4you - Newport Beach, United States

Enter at Golden Canyon and follow the trail. Make SURE you have water. I would NOT suggest you do this hike in summer. It gets really hot in here.

9. Wildrose Peak Trail

Wildrose Road, Death Valley National Park, CA
Excellent
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Wildrose Peak Trail

10. Lee Flat Joshua Trees

Saline Valley Alt Route, Death Valley National Park, CA
Excellent
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Lee Flat Joshua Trees

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