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Nice view on top of this black hill.
Marcus F.

An amazing drive that's unfortunately tarnished by cyclists and cycling tours. RANT: Hopefully when you drive this road companies like REI and other private cycling tour outfilts aren't sharing this experience with you. The clientele of these tours are "privilege" and boy do they act like it. Sharing the road means pulling off to allow vehicles to pass. Don't expect any common sense or courtesy from the cyclists. Overall this is a fun drive that includes the Artist's Palette lookout. But there's a great viewpoint at the biggining of this drive at the first parking lot. Simply park and hike up to the top of the large black hill to get a great view of Death Valley.

At a random stop off along Artist's Drive! Lots of photo ops here!
Shayla B.

Let me tell you something; you will fall in love with this drive! Don't miss it on your visit to Death Valley, especially if it's your first time visiting. The painted mountain tops are completely surreal to see on this drive. So many places to stop off and explore. You may feel like you're stopping every 3 minutes to get out of your car to take pictures and to explore, but this is precisely the point. Even if you don't want to stop, the drive alone is just so damn beautiful. It's amazing that these mountains are colored like this naturally. Imagine driving through the valley with huge colorful mountains as your view the entire time. Well, that's what it is. Just beauty all throughout. To be honest, I can't even tell you how long of a drive this really is because I was one of those people pulling over every couple of minutes to get out and explore. There's just so much to see. And if you're planning on doing this drive, make sure you stop at the Artist's Palette. You may think that you've already seen it since there are so many other stops before you get there, but look for a sign and a parking lot. I actually almost passed it up myself and thought that I had already seen it. Now, THOSE rock formations really do look like an Artist's palette. The drive is one way, so you don't have to worry about any oncoming traffic. Definitely a must when visiting Death Valley National Park!

Jo S.

Had to do the Artist Drive while visiting Death Valley! It's easy to find, marked, on the way to Badwater Basin. It's a one way road, a few miles that will seem longer, about 9 miles, full of twists and turns! Drive slowly and enjoy the ride! There are areas where you can stop and take photos. It's not super crowded so you take your time and pull aside as many times as you feel like it. One of the main spots is Artists Palette The views are wonderful, the rocks are pink, purple, turquoise because they got oxidized. There are many slopes all around you and great vistas! Another one of a kind sighting in Death Valley!

Zulfiia K.

multi-colored mountains, different shades: blue, green, pink. Very unusual. the trail is not difficult. There is parking and restroom. the best time is at sunset or dawn.

Jebus its hot 114 :O
Fred T.

This is a great side road when visiting Death Valley NP. This one way spur off of Badwater Road. The road is paved and is about 9 miles in length. It does get narrow in spots and its impossible to pass other cars. But hey your there to look at scenery not recreate the Paris Dakar rally. The scenery on the road is spectacular to say the least. The oxidation of various minerals in the soil provide a myriad of colors from green, to red, to purple depending on the underlying material. Chemical weathering and other geothermal activity also help shape the scenery. Its also not an all day thing unless you hike (and lets face it who is hiking in 114 degree weather?) and best part a few activities like hitting up Badwater. As with any adventure in Death Valley, you need to make sure you have a vehicle in good working order, plenty of food and water (I pack in enough for 3 days per person on the trip...... I know its overkill but you don't want to be one of those groups featured in an unsolved mysteries etc.).

Jake H.

Artists Palette in Death Valley National Park has cool natural scenery. You drive this one-way stretch to the Palette. It's an easy trip, gotta hit it up.

Enjoying the sunset.
Joseph W.

It's a nice drive with a nice view. You can also stop and hike in the area. Always bring water because the sun and heat are intense during the day hours. Best time to visit is during the morning or after 5 PM.

The 1st stop.

9 miles one way drive from South to North, two office stops but I think you can pull over along the road. Very colorful mountain.definitely worth to visit!

Bea's Y.

This is a drive down a one way road that takes you through the mountains where you experience breathtaking rock formations of many shapes and colors. The ride reminded me of the scenic drive in Cars ride from California Adventure, the theme song was even playing in my head as we drove down the path. It's really amazing and I enjoy how there are so many different things to experience in the park and not just repetitive sights. Sorry, I forgot to take photos with my cell so dont have many too share. I was snapping away with my digital camera. But it's amazing! Would recommend taking this drive!

Artist Drive
Vica V.

Artist Drive is a one way drive.So it's better to go first to the Bad waters.What we did.After that we took a 9 mile loop drive to the Artist Palette.It was a kinda late and we had only one stop at the Artist Palette.Spectacular and stunning view.I can't express my feelings,amazing colors. Unfortunately we couldn't stay long, as it was too late and getting dark.We were there after 4p.m. I recommend first to have a map from the Visitor's center and come here earlier before 3p.m.We didn't account that it's getting dark in the mountains very fast. This place was on top of my list.I want to come here again to explore more places.

Nicole W.

This is beautiful scenic loop to take after visiting Badwater Basin and before leaving the park through Furnace Creek. It's a nice little drive and the color on the canyons is pretty remarkable. We got out and took a few pictures but were too tired from exploring the rest of the park earlier in the day to go hiking. When I come back to Death Valley, I will definitely try to fit in time to hike farther in the canyons. Oh, and don't try to use the bathrooms. They're outhouses and the weather gets into the triple digits. I'll just let you imagine what that smells like. Hold it in and drive to Furnace Creek.

A bumpy palette
Ctrivergolfer B.

One of the many great surprises in Death Valley is the Artists Drive, which seems to lump triangles of rock together in oblique formations and then have a palette on hand to provide each with a little color detail. Sometimes the markings are striking and vivid, other times there are mere hints of coloration, which is brought on by the mineral components of the land beneath the surface. When the ground buckles, up come these mini-mountains, bringing the colors of sediment with them. The road which carries you along this very distinctive part of the park bounds along through some nice twists and turns with drops and climbs that are great driving fun. If you're in the park, it would be remiss not to spend some time here marveling at just one of the incredible variety of landscapes found within Death Valley.

Artists Pallate
Carlos R.

Wow, what a beautiful place to drive and Hike. Artists Palette is full of different minerals that give greens, oranges and purples in addition to the local brownery and white from salt or Borax. Watch for flash floods if any rains come up. Many Picture ops.

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Devil's Golf Course

Devil's Golf Course

4.8(24 reviews)
5.8 mi

Devil's Golf Course was one of my favorite stops during our Dec 2021 visit to Death Valley…read more Visiting during winter is the "high season" for Death Valley due to the much milder temperatures, and we spent a few hours earlier checking out the Badwater Basin, which had a lot of people walking up and down the trail. In comparison, close to sunset, the Devil's Golf Course was pretty deserted! We headed here after driving the Artist's Drive nearby. It was easy to find (imagine driving on a single winding road, and then coming up is a simple brown sign pointing you the way to DEVILS GOLF COURSE; this was the case for all of the sights in the park) and we turned to a gravel-ish road and drove carefully down to a small parking area where we were surrounded with salt formations. Since it was late in the day for daylight it was only us and two other vehicles ahead of us - as the sun grew dim the surroundings almost looked eerily, otherworldly blue against the sea of formations. The salt formations here were more impressive than the ones at Badwater Basin, larger and craggier, and whiter too without people walking around them. The nearby signs had additional photos of what the delicate salt formations can look like without disturbance from visitors. Wonderful!

Gives you the other worldly vibes. To get to the Devils Golf Course, you have to drive on a gravel…read moreroad which can get bumpy and dusty. Once you arrive it's a lookout than an hike but looks pretty cool!

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Devil's Golf Course
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Telescope Peak

Telescope Peak

5.0(2 reviews)
17.7 mi

Ok here is my first review of Telescope Peak, it might be a long one…read more Telescope Peak is located in the Death Valley National Park. It is a strenous but totally beautiful hike to the summit. The access to the trail is rather difficult depending on road conditions you might have to take a long detour if you travel from the Southwest. In my case the access to the trail from Trona was closed due to last years road damage so I had to drive through Panamint Valley to access the Western entrance of Death Valley and Emigrant Canyon road that leads further to the remote camp locations. Check the Morning Report on the park´s website for current conditions. Here is my trip report of September 2014: Arrived at Mahogany Flat campground about 5pm. The road to the campground is in very bad shape, they recommend a high clearance 4x4 vehicle but my regular Dodge Charger made it as well, you just have to drive slowly and carefully. Camped overnight at Mahogany Flat. At night it became obvious why it is called Telescope Peak. The sky was clear and no other sources of light polluted the sky so with the naked eye you could spot billions of stars and many comets/shooting stars. Got up early the next morning to catch the sunrise from about half a mile up the trail to Telescope Peak. An amazing show of mother nature as Death Valley and the Bad Water Basin slowly got drenched in sunlight. Return to camp for a good breakfast and the start of the hike to the Telescope Peak about an hour later. To me the hike was quite challenging, the round trip took about 8.5 hours with an elevation gain of almost 3000ft. Especially the last 2 miles of the hike were demanding but with frequent stops and lots of drinking and snacking I reached the peak. The vistas from top of Telescope Peak are very spectacular. The entire Death Valley to the East including Badwater Basin and the Panamint Valley on your West. The Mojave Desert to your SW and the Sierras to the NW....Spectacular There is a log to sign at the peak. After about 40 minutes of relaxing, eating and taking in these stunning views it was time to return to camp. Here are my recommendations for this spectacular hike. Drive carefully on the road to Mahogany Flat. It is not as steep as one might think but the road is in very bad condition. Camp out a night at Mahogany Flat. Several camp sites available on first-come first-served basis. Might be more frequented on week end. Campground has pit toilets but there is NO WATER available so make sure to bring plenty with you. Camp fires are ok in the fire rings/pits on each site. Enjoy the clear sky at night, watch the stars and enjoy the silence out there, soul stimulating.... It does get cold at night because of the elevation at 8800ft so pack in some extra warmth for your stay. Do not miss the sunrise over Death Valley, it is fantastic, force yourself to get up. I even set up my alarm clock. For the hike pack in plenty of water I had about 1.5 gallons. A warm layer for windy situations and of course snacks, trail mix, jerky, sandwich, fruit, whatever you wanna eat and do not mind carrying in your backpack. Put on a hat, dont forget sunglasses and a camera and put on sunscreen. On the peak there is no shade and the sun will beat down on you. Enjoy yourself and the nature

Great 15 mile (round trip) hike with a spectacular views in all directions.read more

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Telescope Peak - Sunrise from .5 miles of Telescope Peak trail

Sunrise from .5 miles of Telescope Peak trail

Telescope Peak - Panoramic view of Panamint Valley to the West

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Panoramic view of Panamint Valley to the West

Fall Canyon - Big moth caterpillars eating frantically before the summer sun wipes out the tender green plants.

Fall Canyon

5.0(3 reviews)
13.0 mi

Of all the places we visited as a family for Spring Break in Death Valley, Fall Canyon was my…read morefavorite. Situated in the northern half of the park, Fall Canyon is accessed via a 3 mile road off the main highway, consisting of dirt, sand, gravel, and rocks up to about the size of a cantaloupe-- not impossible to pass in your 1994 Ford Festiva, but I wouldn't recommend it. The park map suggests a "high-clearance vehicle," which means the few extra inches under a Jeep, a truck, or an SUV could mean the difference between making it to the gravel-covered parking lot, or blowing out your exhaust system on the rocks... the latter could prove to be life-threatening in the heat of the desert. That said, before setting out on any hike in DV, be sure to prepare: even traveling with my 4x4 truck, we carried two gallons of water per person in the truck, with Camelbacks that stored 3 liters of water each during our hikes, plenty of shelf-stable snacks like dried fruit, nuts, and trail mix, sunscreen, a couple of lighters, a good knife, light clothing, hats, a first aid kit... I know, rather Boy Scout of us, but you don't take chances when you're traveling on the periphery of civilization with young kids. Phones generally don't work here. Now that all the worry stuff is out of the way... Fall Canyon is desolate and beautiful. Unlike any canyon in my local San Gabriel mountains, Fall Canyon's stark rock walls, carved by aeons of occasional swift moving flash flood waters, rise in stark contrast from the flat canyon bottom of gravel and rocks. This place is a rockhound's dream: if you know where to look, a geology enthusiast can find pre-Cambrian igneous rock (that's nearly 1.7 billion years old, Mildred), limestone, sandstone, breccia, conglomerate, mudstone, quartz, quartzite, gypsum, and maybe even a few other surprises, brought here from far away by fast moving waters. During our trip in April, the area was flecked with colorful wildflowers, growing in earnest against the deadly heat just a few weeks away, and providing food for voracious hornworm caterpillars, eating as fast as they could. A beautiful collared lizard crossed our path, and we had a brief photo-shoot with it before releasing it unharmed. As the sun went down, lots of bats emerged from the caves in the canyon walls, feasting early evening insects. With young kids, we only journeyed about a mile and a half into the canyon. In some places, the slot canyon narrows, while in other areas, it is wide; in most cases, the steep walls on either side keep you directly on the path. I can't wait to return to this area either sans offspring or when they are a little older and can carry their own water, to further explore the deeper parts of this beautiful area.

NO FALLING, JUST A LITTLE SLIPPING!!!!…read more BACKGROUND: Fall Canyon is one of many colorful ravines in the hills surrounding Death Valley in California; shaped by occasional flash floods that flow from the higher mountains beyond, the canyon is remote and little-visited; deep and moderately narrow for many miles, with occasional shaded, cave-like passageways of great beauty. Some of these narrow, twisting sections are enclosed by smooth granitic walls with an unusual bluish tint. As with most other Southwest canyons, the rocks are layered, but quite differently to the orderly slot canyons of Utah - here the strata are multi-colored, buckled, twisted and eroded, the result of ancient geological forces. Fall Canyon is easily reached and offers a perfect wilderness experience, though it should be avoided during the summer months when the weather becomes too extreme. STATS: Distance: 9 miles Elevation Gain: Approx. 2,200ft. or roughly 400-500ft./mile ESSENTIALS: At least 2 liters of water Know your limits Comfy hiking shoes with good lugs Layered Clothing High protein food/snacks Electrolytes Camera Hat (optional) Sunscreen Trek poles (optional) High profile vehicle (strongly recommended) OUR ROUTE: Before heading home from a magically majestic weekend in Death Valley, me and The Crew headed here to Titus-Fall Canyon for a quick in-&-out. The drive from the paved road to the trail head was more than a little dirty and dusty, it was quite bumpy, thank goodness for high profile vehicles. Low profile cars would probably bottom out and leave a trail of car parts on the road. From the trailhead we headed up a soft sandy wash for about three miles, similar to the one at Furnace Creek. There is very little elevation gain, so it's completely doable for beginner hikers. It's the sandy wash provides a quad workout. The canyon closes in a smidge and provides some shade and the shadows created by the slightly limited shinning sun creates some breathtaking sites and colors of the slot canyon. The slots in this canyon don't get so narrow that packs have to be removed, and there's no need to spoon to the left or spoon to the right to get through. There are offshoot slots throughout this wash, which are worth taking a gander, especially if you are not wanting do all nine miles of this hike. Although there are no signs leading you to the end of the trail, the mouth of a 30ft. waterfall will be your sign that the end is here. DISCLAIMER: Hiking is not something that can be taken lightly. It can be life-threatening as you see and hear on the news, people die or get lost all time. Please, if you are going to hike, never go alone and prepare for the worst, hope for the best. Remember when going for a hike, no matter how short you think it may be, always be prepared. Carry at least two liters of water for every five miles (more if the weather is warm), protein bar, nuts, and electrolytes. Wear sturdy lug sole shoes and protective clothing. Some areas the weather can change quicker than a fireman can put on his gear. It is also very important, always always always let a family member or friend know where you are going and when you expect to be back. Lastly, have fun when you hike it up. Review 86 Yelp 100+ Challenge 2015 #deathvalley #hikingdeathvalley #hiking #belowsealevel

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Fall Canyon - Titus-Fall Canyons slots are WIDE

Titus-Fall Canyons slots are WIDE

Fall Canyon - Beautiful contours of Titus-Fall brought to you by wind and flash flooding

Beautiful contours of Titus-Fall brought to you by wind and flash flooding

Fall Canyon - Collared lizard in situ

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Collared lizard in situ

Father Crowley Vista Point - CC-130 that went wide

Father Crowley Vista Point

4.9(11 reviews)
5.7 mi

It was nice, great view of Death Valley. Nice there was information on Father Crowley…read more Not a lot of people there, but then again, it was quite hot that day. We saw a few birds soaring over the valley, it was really a beautiful sight! I wonder how people could have lived there at first, then I realized how. Just beautiful. Go take a visit.

Nice views into Rainbow Canyon: Death Valley National Park…read more Not many people know this spot to be part of the Death Valley National Park... at least I didn't at first but this was my second visit here for the beautiful scenic features. It is located near the western park boundary. When we drive to Las Vegas we stop here to stretch our legs, use the restroom and enjoy the beautiful landscape. Perhaps this lookout is more well known for its use as a military flight training site at Rainbow Canyon. Remember in the original "Star Wars" movie the way the fictional X-Wing starfighters flew through deep corridors of the enemy Death Star?... Air Force and Navy military pilots are known to dangerously but skillfully maneuver their jets (F/A-18E Super Hornets) through the high-walled cliffs that way too and that's why the vicinity has been nicknamed "Star Wars Canyon." It would be so cool to catch this one day as it is never a guarantee which days training flights will take place. We saw a few people there with camera tripods. Rainbow Canyon is below Father Crowley Lookout. There is a plaque on a stone monument at the parking area in memory of Father Crowley. He was known as The Desert Padre. He would often stop here and admire the views when he visited his parishioners to/from Death Valley and his home in Lone Pine. He hit a steer on one of his trips. Review #2123

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Father Crowley Vista Point - F/A-18E from Lemore NAS

F/A-18E from Lemore NAS

Father Crowley Vista Point - F/A-18F

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Father Crowley Vista Point - F-16 D coming right at me

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F-16 D coming right at me

Harmony Borax Works Interpretive Trail

Harmony Borax Works Interpretive Trail

4.3(10 reviews)
8.1 mi

Nice little interpretive trail with interesting history and description of how the borax was…read moreprocessed.

There was so much history at Death Valley! Harmony Borax Works is now registered a National…read moreHistoric Landmark. Harmony Borax Works was the central feature in the opening of Death Valley and the subsequent popularity of the Furnace Creek area. The plant and associated townsite played an important role in Death Valley history. After borax was found near Furnace Creek Ranch in 1881, William T. Coleman built the Harmony plant and began to process ore in late 1883 or early 1884. When in full operation, the Harmony Borax Works employed 40 men who produced three tons of borax daily. During the summer months, when the weather was so hot that processing water would not cool enough to permit the suspended borax to crystallize, Coleman moved his work force to the Amargosa Borax Plant near present day Tecopa, California. Getting the finished product to market from the heart of Death Valley was a difficult task, and an efficient method had to be devised. The Harmony operation became famous through the use of large mule teams and double wagons which hauled borax the long overland route to Mojave. The romantic image of the "20-mule team" persists to this day and has become the symbol of the borax industry in this country. The Harmony plant went out of operation in 1888, after only five years of production, when Coleman's financial empire collapsed. Aquired by Francis Marion Smith, the works never resumed the boiling of cottonball borate ore, and in time became part of the borax reserves of the Pacific Coast Borax Company and it successors. Harmony Borax Works was the central feature in the opening of Death Valley and the subsequent popularity of the Furnace Creek area. Come to visit this fascinating landmark in Death Valley!

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Harmony Borax Works Interpretive Trail - 2023 - Harmony Borax Works in Death Valley

2023 - Harmony Borax Works in Death Valley

Harmony Borax Works Interpretive Trail
Harmony Borax Works Interpretive Trail

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Aguereberry Point Death Valley Natl Park

Aguereberry Point Death Valley Natl Park

4.6(5 reviews)
17.6 mi

Activity Type: Hiking Nearby City: Stovepipe Wells…read moreLength: 13 total miles Elevation Gain: 1,550 feet Trail Type: Out-and-back Skill Level: Difficult. Season: Late fall through early spring. Trailhead Elevation: 4,885 feet Top Elevation: 6,435 feet This out-and-back, 13-mile round-trip takes you into the high desert of Death Valley. The first mile is level, and then you'll begin climbing -- gradually for two miles and then steeply to the top. Beautiful view of Death Valley from Aguereberry Point.

The Eureka Mine, for me at least, is a place to take a look at your hopes and dreams and maybe make…read morea decision or two. It is also a bit sad, the mine in pieces, never to be used again. A man, Pete Aguereberry, built that and now it is home to bats and a visitor or two. I love the place, don't get me wrong, but when I am there I imagine a man in want of something. A somewhat lonely man he must have been or maybe he wanted the solitary life that is Death Valley. He was a hard worker, he built his mine with gold in mind. I know he thought he would be successful and to a point he was, bringing out close to 200K worth of gold over the years. The mine is somewhat easy to get to, it is a short drive along Aguereberry Point Road. It is about a mile from the junction with the Emigrant Canyon Road. You can stop at the mine on your way to Aguereberry Point or just stop at the mine. It is all beautiful. Always check at the visitor center to see what roads are like the day of your visit. The road to the mine is usually not a problem, but if you are headed to Aguereberry Point, that part of the road (after the mine) can get tricky and even washed out now and again. But don't let any of what I just said stop you. All of Death Valley is worth a visit, all of it magical. The mine is not well traveled and that is great. It is not the biggest tourist stop so you may find yourself alone or with a local or two. The silence will amaze you and the terrain is always special, with colorful flowers forcing their way out of the dry, cracked, washboard, reaching for the sun. The mountains are a wonder, and to think that this all was once underwater sort of puts your place on this planet in perspective. The mine sits is on a little hill known as Providence Ridge. Some structures are still there. There is some signage for you to read and it is interesting, You will not be entering the mine itself. It is locked off at the entrance and if for any reason that gate is broken, do not go in there. It is very dangerous and besides it is now home to the endangered Townsend Big-eared Bat. They live and love their during the winter months so stay out. The gate is more of a solid barrier with slots, so the chances of it failing are slim. You can see in a bit if you want. The area around it is amazing. There is this old car, dust torn and quite dead, it looks like a Dodge, maybe, from the early 50's---and that was such a guess--I know nothing of cars. Parts of the mine and the workings to get the gold out are still there, wood, for the most part. Pete died in 1945. We don't know if he was a happy man, if he thought it was all worth it, but he worked his claim since 1905 so there had to be something there that held him: The gold, the gamble, I have no idea, but I wish I had met him. I bet he was an interesting man to talk with. It is always best to go in the Fall or Winter months. The heat of the summer is blazing. Always have water with you and a decent car. Enjoy. Please do not take things from the site. Take a few minutes and ask yourself if you are doing what you want in life, I bet Pete asked himself that more than once.

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Aguereberry Point Death Valley Natl Park
Aguereberry Point Death Valley Natl Park - Flat road to start. Passes the Eureka Mine on your rigjt.

Flat road to start. Passes the Eureka Mine on your rigjt.

Aguereberry Point Death Valley Natl Park - Desert surrounded by snow

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Desert surrounded by snow

Artist Drive - hotelstravel - Updated May 2026

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