The Best Hiking in Death Valley

Mosaic Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Death Valley, California.

Mosaic Canyon is located a quarter mile west of Stovepipe Wells Village. From the 190 Highway, take the 2 mile gravel road to the canyon parking lot. The road is very rough and bumpy, but a regular passenger car will be able to make the drive. A high clearance 4x4 vehicle will not have any proble...

Grotto Canyon is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Death Valley, California.

This is a rewarding hike with immediate payoff. After less than half a mile, you'll come across dry falls. Dogs are allowed on this trail but must be kept on leash. Make sure your vehicle has 4WD to avoid getting stuck in the deep sand in the parking area and on the drive. 

Little Bridge Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Death Valley, California.

Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Death Valley, California.

The Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes are the most photographed dunes at Death Valley National Park. To reach the dune’s parking lot from Furnace Creek, drive 22 miles west on Highway 190. Three miles before you reach Stovepipe Wells, the dunes will be clearly visible from the road and you’ll turn right i...

The trail is a loop boardwalk. At the furthest point, there is a sandy footpath that will lead you to a creek and will provide a more secluded experience. Interpretive signs have been placed strategically on the trail, pointing out species of interest. The endangered pupfish is found in this cree...

Historic Stovepipe Well is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Death Valley, California.

This is one of the best campgrounds in Death Valley that gives you the true experience of camping in the middle of a desert. The campground is surrounded with badlands and hills where you can climb to explore and see a panoramic view of mountains all around. Texas Spring campground offers 92 sit...

Texas Springs Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Death Valley, California.

Gower Gulch Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Death Valley, California.

Golden Canyon Trail to Red Cathedral is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Death Valley, California.

The Gower Gulch Trail is a surreal desert landscape. Golden Canyon is very colorful, and the short side trail to Red Cathedral i swell worth the scramble up the dry falls. The view of the valley from a higher vantage point is priceless. The portion of the hike in Gower Gulch features subtle canyo...

Golden Canyon is located about 10 minutes south of Furnace Creek in Death Valley NP, on Badwater Road. Entering "Golden Canyon, Death Valley" into your phone or GPS will take you to the Golden Canyon parking area. The trail starts right off the parking lot and goes for about 1.5 miles to Red Cath...

Desolation Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Death Valley, California.