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Discover the best top things to do in , United States including Golden Canyon, Twenty Mule Team Canyon, Mosaic Canyon, Titus Canyon, Fall Canyon, Echo Canyon, Natural Bridge Canyon, Sidewinder Canyon, Rainbow Canyon.
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1. Golden Canyon
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4.5 based on 611 reviews
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.
2. Twenty Mule Team Canyon
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4.5 based on 342 reviews
A tortuous 2.8 mile road riddled with tunnels - a legacy from years of Borax prospecting.
Reviewed By Philly413 - Newmarket, Canada
This is a small side unpaved road where the 20 mule team used to bring borax. So for laundry fans now you know why it’s called 20 mule team borax, and for Star Wars fans, Tatooine. It’s an interesting drive that can be done in a car no problem.
3. Mosaic Canyon
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4.5 based on 498 reviews
Reviewed By alisaj_12 - Santa Clarita, United States
This was one of my favorites in DV! Easy hike, is best at mid day. The sunlight on the marble veined walls is amazing. There are a few marble slides, the kids and adults will like, and if you've got a rock hound they'll be in heaven!
4. Titus Canyon
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4.5 based on 455 reviews
Perhaps the most memorable thing about this Death Valley canyon is the trip you'll take to it.
Reviewed By V6350LQrichardl - Cook, United States
Was one of, if not the best, dual-sport / adventure motorcycle rides I have ever done. Simply spectacular. Perfect for moderately skilled adventure motorcyclists, though may be a bit too much for a novice on a heavy bike. Would probably be fine for a novice on a light enduro, though note National Park rules restrict motorcycles to street legal bikes I think, which is good because it limits traffic. Would be no problem in any stock high clearance 4X4, though longbed pickups may not be able to get around some of the tight turns. On a Sunday at noon, I rode the whole trail and saw only one other party, a couple in a jeep, all of which contributed awesomely to the sense of isolation and wonder. The ascent from the east is unremarkable, and one may think, "What's the big deal?", but then you crest a couple passes and you are blessed with amazing views down into the narrow valley falls that away from you. Descending into it on narrow steep switchbacks through incredible, steep rock formations was so fun and visually stimulating. Every 30 seconds, you are saying, "Holy S***!" Ghost Town! Petroglyphs! After a couple miles of steep descent, one has the sense that you are about to emerge out of the valley, but you would be wrong! The valley floor, essentially a large dry riverbed extends another several miles, narrowing dramatically. Each new turn provides another seemingly even better view than the one just before. Finally, you get dumped out at the end of the canyon. I want to do it again!
5. Fall Canyon
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
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.
6. Echo Canyon
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By CTBCalifornia - Groveland, United States
While I was volunteering for 2 months in Death Valley this winter, twice I rented a 4x4 jeep from Farabee's at Furnace Creek and went out on dirt road adventures. Echo Canyon was one of my most favorite locations, it offers a wonderful combination of mountain peaks, colorful geologic rocks, natural spring fed wildflowers, old mining sights and relics, and distant views of the Sierras. I highly recommend Echo Canyon, but be sure you have a vehicle with high clearance and heavy duty tires. After you pass through the canyon, watch for the place where the road splits. The left branch goes over a little rise, past a mine shaft on the right which is covered with heavy wire mesh, and then drops down and becomes very narrow and rugged. This is NOT the way to Inyo Mine (she said after going the wrong way for miles). Stay to the right, you will come to the old mine ruins in just a half mile or so. After you explore the mining area, keep going to the end of the road, when you turn around you will have a view out to the northwest of the peaks of the Southern Sierra Nevada mountains. Beautiful! Watch for Big Horn Sheep in this area, and on the way back as you go through the wide wash where there is a water spring. Look UP they will be on the rocks not in front of you on the road! One the way back, I spotted "the needle", the natural rock formation that somehow you don't see on the way out, something about the way the road turns and the angle you are looking I guess. I loved this adventure, I would do it again.
7. Natural Bridge Canyon
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4.0 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By Kingelizabethj - Gainesville, United States
We enjoyed the quick and easy hike from the trailhead parking lot to see this very cool natural bridge. Crazy to think of how it was formed! Kids enjoyed scrambling on rocks the whole way.
8. Sidewinder Canyon
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By mikehikes42 - San Ramon, United States
Sidewinder Canyon is a little off the beaten path. The park newsletter even tells you to get the map from the Ranger Station. Maybe they want a headcount of people attempting the area - maybe they just don't like making extra copies. To get the the trail head you need to drive a long way past Badwater. The turn off is easy to spot and it is an easily accessible gravel road the time I took it. The trail across the fan to the wash is pretty easy to spot, although I heard it said that a lot of people turn left too soon and end up in the wrong canyon. I can see how this is possible, but the trail was pretty clearly marked. About 3/4 of a mile in the first slot appears on the right. It was a good scramble to get to the top. There are several section were it is a 8 to 10 foot climb to get to the next level; nothing technical, all scramble and all very fun. My nine year old son was fine (he is hardcore for 9, 20 mile days with a light pack), but evaluate what you and your party can do before climbing. We had company for our hike, but it could have just as easily been no one for hours. There are three slots to explore and a couple of other drainages that were interesting to consider - but I wouldn't climb them. Have fun, be safe!
9. Rainbow Canyon
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3.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By MissMem - Memphis, United States
The views are amazing and it's a great place for Star Wars fans to reminisce. We had been to many of the "usual" sites in Death Valley on another trip, so we wanted to add Rainbow Canyon to our list. Nothing in Death Valley is "usual." See it all, if you can.
