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What an amazing view... 13 mile drive off the main drag but worth it. The main parking lot is spacious. There are a couple walking paths up and down the sides where you can get your wandering on. Plan ahead as there is no bathroom at the Dante's View. Plan is to head back to the bottom and check out Badwater Basin or as I'd call it, the salt bed. Details to follow.
Way high up! Dante's View is the best overlook in Death Valley National Park because it offers jaw-droppingly beautiful views. It is about 5,476 ft up and right below it is Badwater Basin which is the lowest point in North America! Yes, it is below ocean level! Across the valley sits Telescope Peak that happens to be the highest point in the park. If you are into photography, you should get there at sunrise or sunset for amazing photography opportunities! Most good photographers that I have spoken with argue that the best time to shoot great photos at Dante's View is in the morning hours, when the sun is in the east. However, if you are into stargazing, go to Dante's View at night time with a telescope! Visitors often pass by Dante's View because it is not near any of the other park attractions. If you are staying at Furnace Creek, you have a 45 minute drive to get there. If you are coming into the park from the east side, it is about 35 minutes from the Amargosa Opera House. The road is open to all vehicles except for the very end, where it is closed to bigger vehicles like RVs. The parking lot at the very top has is pretty big and in my half dozen visits I have never seen it full. There is a trail along the ridge it is about one mile and is good for all skill levels. If you are not into hiking, no worries! Just walk along the designated sidewalk by the parking lot and you will get plenty of amazing angles on the valley below and the mountains across it.
Enjoy stunning forever views: Death Valley National Park Not sure why I keep calling this lookout "Dante's Peak" every time I refer to this location. Dantes View is a lookout terrace at 5,575-ft above Badwater Basin along the crest of the Black Mountains. The drive is about 40 mins to Dantes View. From Furnace Creek travel 25 miles east on Highway 190 then to Dantes View Road. Once you get there the viewpoint is just a short walk from the parking lot, we took the path that lead us to the mountain at over 5,000 feet above and we were rewarded with dramatic views of the swirling white salt flats overlooking Death Valley and the Panamint Range below. So beautiful! It was very windy up there, definitely chillier than the valley below. Worth a detour here. It isn't close by the other park attractions so it is often missed but this was our first stop the first time we visited Death Valley almost 7 years ago. The viewing platform is ADA accessible. Review #2129
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!!
Stunning views of the Panamint Valley and the salt flats of Badwater Basin! It's off the beaten path and takes 45 minutes to get here from the Visitor Center. If you have some extra time, the views are more than worth it. This is one of the highest viewpoints within the park at over 5,500 feet of elevation. There's a short trail nearby, but there are several viewpoints near the parking lot that are easy to get to. I was able to see parts of Badwater Basin and the beautiful surrounding badlands. I came closer to sunset, so it was a bit foggy/cloudy but still nice. The sunset was really pretty to watch, but it starts getting dark pretty quick in the winter, and the drive can be a bit spooky at night. Time your visit wisely. There are restrooms about a mile or 2 before you reach the top. Plenty of parking up there too. Since the drive to get here is pretty long, there aren't as many people as there are at some of the busier viewpoints like Zabriskie Point and Badwater Basin. For the views, it's definitely worth the detour if you have time to the make the stop here.
It had been ten years since I visited Dante's View. I usually passed it off because I was going somewhere in Death Valley to hike, or I was going through the valley to get to Route 395 to go other places. On the way back, I wanted to get home. I brought a friend who had never been here so she could enjoy the wonderful views of Death Valley, Telescope Peak, and Badwater Basin below. We took some photos at the viewing area and then hiked some dirt trails to go south for a different views. The view point is about 10 degrees cooler than the floor of Death Valley--about 5,500 feet difference in elevations. It was a cold day and breezy when we were there but we're desert rats and anything below 90 degrees is getting cold--jacket weather. There are a number of interpretive signs and I recommend taking the time to read them. It will make your understanding of this big ditch a whole lot better. On the way up or on returning, before getting to CA 190, look to the mountains and you'll see what appears to be a settlement of some kind. These buildings were left when the Billie Mine closed in 2005. It was the last active mine in Death Valley. There's also a headframe for one of the shafts. This area is not open to the public. It's officially Ryan, California. From here, we drove to Stovepipe Wells to see one of the original wells and to visit Val Nolan's grave again who died in Death Valley in 1931 and was found and buried four months after he died from the elements.
Right in our back yard. Many people don't think death valley can be this beautiful. Death valley has the most beautiful views ever. From seeing the peak of Mount Whitney to the water basin. This is definitely a a must visit place. Do not go in the summer as it hit extreme heat but going during the cool months you'll get the best views.
High reward with a few things to look out for, but with a short walk & view, I'd recommend this as a stop on your adventure at Death Valley National Park. The road up Dante's View parking lot is pretty winding and narrow. There's limited parking & once you get out of your car it is COLD. Down below, the air is still with mid 80 degrees but once you're here, it is cold and windy! So get your light jacket ready. The hike/walk is short and pretty easy to do. The views are spectacular because you actually see the Death Valley. You don't HAVE to do the hike, there's still beauty from the parking lot balcony area. Bring binoculars to see the wide natural sights. Highly recommend & open to all levels of hiking experience.
"Mos Eisley Spaceport. You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villany. We must be cautious." -Obi Wan Kenobi These words spoken in the original Star Wars movie were uttered right here at Dante's View, fully 5476 ft. above sea level. The view of Death Valley below is breathtaking, and if you're smart, you timed it right to be here at sunset. After sweating through 96 degree heat at Badwater just a couple of hours before, we got out of the car at the top of the mountains to enjoy 54 degree cold... stark contrasts here, even in the early Spring. The drive up here is a good 13 miles of windy road, so watch what you're doing and be careful. Not much in the way of cell service out here, and a breakdown or flat could be fatal when the weather really wants to come out and play. Always carry plenty of water and extra shelf-stable food in Death Valley. At the top, there is plenty of parking, but no services or restrooms. Nature potty is open I suppose, but really, no one wants to come up here and see a bunch of little white flags sticking out of the ground. Speaking of driving up here, you in the 1974 mobile home... seriously, use a turnout or something. We all don't want to go that slow. Patience, Luke.
Dante's view at 5,476 feet above the Badwater Basin is just 16 miles south of the Furnace Creek visitor center. After an 1 hour and 45 minute drive from Las Vegas, I finally arrived at Dante's View named after Dante Alighieri who famously wrote "Divina Commedia". Death Valley is located east of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and on the boarder of California and Nevada. The road from Furnace Creek where I entered is paved all the way to Dante's View, as is the pull-out for Dante's View. Once at the pull-out there are trail options. One option leads you to the brink of the edge of the terrace with dramatic panoramic views and the other leads to 350 yard walk to a rest area with picnic tables.. Morning is a good time to visit. The volcanic formed Black Mountains are cast at that time in a favorable photographic light. An hour before sunset is also ideal. In the summer temperatures can be in the 90's at 10 am and 100 + on the salt flats of Badwater basin which is 282' below sea level.. Winter can be very cold and windy. Spring and Fall are the ideal times to visit Death Valley. Dante's View was the film location for the 1977 "Star Wars" movie. The scene shot here was when the characters in the movie overlooked the fictional Tatoonie spaceport of Mos Eisley which was projected in the background.
It may not seem like there would be much to do here but let me tell you....this is easily the most BEAUTIFUL place in all of Death Valley. The views during the day are nice but they are NOTHING compared to the view of the stars at night! It is AMAZING. It is almost like you are looking through a telescope. You can see the Milky Way SOO clearly. It is breath-taking. It is known as "The best spot to see the stars in all of the USA" and I can TOTALLY see why. It definitely deserves the title. You can also get a great view of the volcanic Ubehebe Crater below. I recommend leaving the viewing platform and walking down the ridge. Just watch your step it is pretty steep on either side. Super awesome place and wayyyy underated. The view of the stars here changed my life...stunning.
This view is absolutely worth the drive there and back at any time of day. I recently went midday, but I've been at sunset as well and it is stunning at any time of day. We were lucky to visit during the recent superbloom and there were so many flowers along the drive. Don't skip this stop while in the park! read more
7 months ago
It's definitely worth the drive, and I'd recommend doing a short hike for the best views of the valley and the Badwater Basin area. It's also an excellent spot to catch the sunrise or stargaze at night. Pro tips: -Parking is limited. -There's one public restroom along the way, with hand sanitizer provided inside. -Dress warmly: temperatures are much lower than in the basin during winter, and it can get very windy. All in all, the views are spectacular! This is the best overlook in Death Valley and absolutely worth exploring. Highly recommended. read more
5 months ago
The drive is sort of like a roller coaster lol. Fun! Great view right at the parking lot, easy access for all. The hike over a little higher is not for the novice. Steep ledges, high altitude. Overlooks the Badwater Basin (lowest point). Much cooler (20 degrees F from Basin) Worth it! read more
What an amazing view... 13 mile drive off the main drag but worth it. The main parking lot is spacious. There are a couple walking paths up and down the sides where you can get your wandering on. Plan ahead as there is no bathroom at the Dante's View. Plan is to head back to the bottom and check out Badwater Basin or as I'd call it, the salt bed. Details to follow. read more
5 months ago
2 years ago
This is sooooooo beautiful! The photos couldn't show even a quarter of the beauty of this spot. I definitely a hundred percent recommend you come to check this spot out. It's one of the most beautiful views I've ever seen. read more
Way high up! Dante's View is the best overlook in Death Valley National Park because it offers jaw-droppingly beautiful views. It is about 5,476 ft up and right below it is Badwater Basin which is the lowest point in North America! Yes, it is below ocean level! Across the valley sits Telescope Peak that happens to be the highest point in the park. If you are into photography, you should get there at sunrise or sunset for amazing photography opportunities! Most good photographers that I have spoken with argue that the best time to shoot great photos at Dante's View is in the morning hours, when the sun is in the east. However, if you are into stargazing, go to Dante's View at night time with a telescope! Visitors often pass by Dante's View because it is not near any of the other park attractions. If you are staying at Furnace Creek, you have a 45 minute drive to get there. If you are coming into the park from the east side, it is about 35 minutes from the Amargosa Opera House. The road is open to all vehicles except for the very end, where it is closed to bigger vehicles like RVs. The parking lot at the very top has is pretty big and in my half dozen visits I have never seen it full. There is a trail along the ridge it is about one mile and is good for all skill levels. If you are not into hiking, no worries! Just walk along the designated sidewalk by the parking lot and you will get plenty of amazing angles on the valley below and the mountains across it. read more
Enjoy stunning forever views: Death Valley National Park Not sure why I keep calling this lookout "Dante's Peak" every time I refer to this location. Dantes View is a lookout terrace at 5,575-ft above Badwater Basin along the crest of the Black Mountains. The drive is about 40 mins to Dantes View. From Furnace Creek travel 25 miles east on Highway 190 then to Dantes View Road. Once you get there the viewpoint is just a short walk from the parking lot, we took the path that lead us to the mountain at over 5,000 feet above and we were rewarded with dramatic views of the swirling white salt flats overlooking Death Valley and the Panamint Range below. So beautiful! It was very windy up there, definitely chillier than the valley below. Worth a detour here. It isn't close by the other park attractions so it is often missed but this was our first stop the first time we visited Death Valley almost 7 years ago. The viewing platform is ADA accessible. Review #2129 read more
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!! read more
Stunning views of the Panamint Valley and the salt flats of Badwater Basin! It's off the beaten path and takes 45 minutes to get here from the Visitor Center. If you have some extra time, the views are more than worth it. This is one of the highest viewpoints within the park at over 5,500 feet of elevation. There's a short trail nearby, but there are several viewpoints near the parking lot that are easy to get to. I was able to see parts of Badwater Basin and the beautiful surrounding badlands. I came closer to sunset, so it was a bit foggy/cloudy but still nice. The sunset was really pretty to watch, but it starts getting dark pretty quick in the winter, and the drive can be a bit spooky at night. Time your visit wisely. There are restrooms about a mile or 2 before you reach the top. Plenty of parking up there too. Since the drive to get here is pretty long, there aren't as many people as there are at some of the busier viewpoints like Zabriskie Point and Badwater Basin. For the views, it's definitely worth the detour if you have time to the make the stop here. read more
It had been ten years since I visited Dante's View. I usually passed it off because I was going somewhere in Death Valley to hike, or I was going through the valley to get to Route 395 to go other places. On the way back, I wanted to get home. I brought a friend who had never been here so she could enjoy the wonderful views of Death Valley, Telescope Peak, and Badwater Basin below. We took some photos at the viewing area and then hiked some dirt trails to go south for a different views. The view point is about 10 degrees cooler than the floor of Death Valley--about 5,500 feet difference in elevations. It was a cold day and breezy when we were there but we're desert rats and anything below 90 degrees is getting cold--jacket weather. There are a number of interpretive signs and I recommend taking the time to read them. It will make your understanding of this big ditch a whole lot better. On the way up or on returning, before getting to CA 190, look to the mountains and you'll see what appears to be a settlement of some kind. These buildings were left when the Billie Mine closed in 2005. It was the last active mine in Death Valley. There's also a headframe for one of the shafts. This area is not open to the public. It's officially Ryan, California. From here, we drove to Stovepipe Wells to see one of the original wells and to visit Val Nolan's grave again who died in Death Valley in 1931 and was found and buried four months after he died from the elements. read more
4 years ago
Right in our back yard. Many people don't think death valley can be this beautiful. Death valley has the most beautiful views ever. From seeing the peak of Mount Whitney to the water basin. This is definitely a a must visit place. Do not go in the summer as it hit extreme heat but going during the cool months you'll get the best views. read more
5 years ago
High reward with a few things to look out for, but with a short walk & view, I'd recommend this as a stop on your adventure at Death Valley National Park. The road up Dante's View parking lot is pretty winding and narrow. There's limited parking & once you get out of your car it is COLD. Down below, the air is still with mid 80 degrees but once you're here, it is cold and windy! So get your light jacket ready. The hike/walk is short and pretty easy to do. The views are spectacular because you actually see the Death Valley. You don't HAVE to do the hike, there's still beauty from the parking lot balcony area. Bring binoculars to see the wide natural sights. Highly recommend & open to all levels of hiking experience. read more
"Mos Eisley Spaceport. You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villany. We must be cautious." -Obi Wan Kenobi These words spoken in the original Star Wars movie were uttered right here at Dante's View, fully 5476 ft. above sea level. The view of Death Valley below is breathtaking, and if you're smart, you timed it right to be here at sunset. After sweating through 96 degree heat at Badwater just a couple of hours before, we got out of the car at the top of the mountains to enjoy 54 degree cold... stark contrasts here, even in the early Spring. The drive up here is a good 13 miles of windy road, so watch what you're doing and be careful. Not much in the way of cell service out here, and a breakdown or flat could be fatal when the weather really wants to come out and play. Always carry plenty of water and extra shelf-stable food in Death Valley. At the top, there is plenty of parking, but no services or restrooms. Nature potty is open I suppose, but really, no one wants to come up here and see a bunch of little white flags sticking out of the ground. Speaking of driving up here, you in the 1974 mobile home... seriously, use a turnout or something. We all don't want to go that slow. Patience, Luke. read more
6 years ago
Dante's view at 5,476 feet above the Badwater Basin is just 16 miles south of the Furnace Creek visitor center. After an 1 hour and 45 minute drive from Las Vegas, I finally arrived at Dante's View named after Dante Alighieri who famously wrote "Divina Commedia". Death Valley is located east of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and on the boarder of California and Nevada. The road from Furnace Creek where I entered is paved all the way to Dante's View, as is the pull-out for Dante's View. Once at the pull-out there are trail options. One option leads you to the brink of the edge of the terrace with dramatic panoramic views and the other leads to 350 yard walk to a rest area with picnic tables.. Morning is a good time to visit. The volcanic formed Black Mountains are cast at that time in a favorable photographic light. An hour before sunset is also ideal. In the summer temperatures can be in the 90's at 10 am and 100 + on the salt flats of Badwater basin which is 282' below sea level.. Winter can be very cold and windy. Spring and Fall are the ideal times to visit Death Valley. Dante's View was the film location for the 1977 "Star Wars" movie. The scene shot here was when the characters in the movie overlooked the fictional Tatoonie spaceport of Mos Eisley which was projected in the background. read more
3 years ago
It may not seem like there would be much to do here but let me tell you....this is easily the most BEAUTIFUL place in all of Death Valley. The views during the day are nice but they are NOTHING compared to the view of the stars at night! It is AMAZING. It is almost like you are looking through a telescope. You can see the Milky Way SOO clearly. It is breath-taking. It is known as "The best spot to see the stars in all of the USA" and I can TOTALLY see why. It definitely deserves the title. You can also get a great view of the volcanic Ubehebe Crater below. I recommend leaving the viewing platform and walking down the ridge. Just watch your step it is pretty steep on either side. Super awesome place and wayyyy underated. The view of the stars here changed my life...stunning. read more
Breathtaking and stunning. This stop was one of my favorite points of interest in Death Valley. Pictures can not capture the beauty I saw in person. The badwater basin from this view looks like a milky, fluffy, white swirls. I recommend sunscreen, hats, water, hiking shoes (there are trails close to the edge that you can slip and it'll be deadly). I saw people bring sandwiches to eat while taking in the views. I will want to come back at night on a clear day to see the sky full of stars. It was cloudy during our trip so I didn't bother coming here at night. There is one spot driving up that was a bit sketchy- just go slow and be mindful of cars coming from the opposite direction. read more
5 years ago
Dante's View is a high stunning overlook near the edge of the Black Mountains, which form the eastern border of the part of Death Valley. It is about a 45 minute or so ( about 28 miles) drive from Furnace Creek Inn and the road is curvy and steep. It gives the best overall views of southern half of the national park and similar to Glacier Point in Yosemite Valley and Moro Rock in Sequoia National Park of which all of them are easily-accessible, high elevation viewpoints in CA. I haven't hiked from the roadside overlook, but there's a short path that climbs to the actual summit called Dante's Peak. Plenty of parking spots as well. read more
Most extraordinary view 5,000 feet above Badwater Basin at minus 282 feet below sea level, which is the lowest point in North America. The view is unique because the basin below is miles upon miles of rock-solid, white table salt 5 feet thick. You can walk on it! A few thousand years ago or more the basin was a 30 foot deep lake that evaporated leaving a salt layer behind, way more saltier than the ocean. From Dantes View you feel the cooler dry desert air on a clear blue day you can see 100 miles across Death Valley onto the steep mountains formed by earth quake fault lines. So many impressive geological features come together to make one of the most remarkable smart phone pictures in your photo gallery. read more
8 years ago
6 years ago
One of the most magnificent views you can experience in the United States. You can just drive up into the parking lot and be treated to an astonishing vista that stretches for miles on the western side of the parking lot. Just a short walk from the parking lot is an unmarked trailhead that you can take for a hike and we highly recommend this experience if you are up to the task and have a few hours. The views become even more magnificent and an additional view opens up on the eastern side that is nearly as spectacular. The trail runs the spine of the mountain, about 4 miles in one direction. Of course, you can turn around whenever you so choose. The hike will enhance your experience if you've already made the decision to drive up to this area. Hiking Dante's View was the highlight of our recent Death Valley trip. read more
This was another must see view point during our winter visit to Death Valley NP in 2017. We drove up the easy paved road, although it is very steep and windy, so no long trailers please! There is even a parking lot for folks to drop their long travel trailers off and head to the top. Once there the views looking west into Death Valley are simply striking. And, you can see straight down into Badwater, watching the "ants" below walk out to the lowest point in the US. Plenty of parking here, although we didn't see restrooms at the top. Plan accordingly. It was a bit breezy here during our visit, but nothing too crazy. And, for some in the group with Verizon wireless, blessed/or cursed cell phone service! If you visit Death Valley NP, add this stop to your list!! read more
8 years ago
Breathtaking views here! It's definitely worth visiting if spending a few hours in Death Valley. The drive is a bit out of the way from the other points of interest (about 35 min detour from main road), but worth seeing the wide expanse and salt flat basin at the bottom. Bring a hat and jacket if visiting in December. It gets really cold and windy! read more
Dante's View is another must see if you come to Death Valley. You need to allocate the time to get here though as its about 25 miles from the main Furnace Creek area and it's not the fastest road. You'll climb almost 6000 feet in elevation to one of them most spectacular views you'll ever see. Only if the weather is cooperating that is. Sunrise is my fave time to be here watching the sun rise over the ridge to the east. Photography is a big thing here too, you'll see some real serious guys here. The wind can be really blasting at times, so be prepared. If you go in the winter or spring, be ready for chilly temps up here. The view down is a drop of almost 6000 feet! read more
We drove up here to try to watch the sunset. Sadly it was really cloudy and extremely windy and COLD! (We went mid December). It felt as if my hands were frozen and the strength of the wind literally shook my car. However the view is breathtaking. The pictures I took does not do justice. If you are visiting DVNP definitly make a stop at Dantes View. read more
This is probably the highest point you can drive to. The view up here is amazing as you look north from the southern part of Death Valley. 5476 ft above sea level, it can be a bit cooler here than down on the Valley floor. Its about a 15 mile drive off the main road up here to a decent sized parking lot. RV's are not allowed so be advised. From the parking lot you can actually hike left or right onto some rocks for some pretty cool viewpoints. A visit to Death Valley wouldn't be complete without a visit to Dante's View. We did it on our way out of the park. read more
3 years ago
12 years ago
Dante's View is one of the more missed spots along the Highway 190 Death Valley route. Probably because it is about 15 miles off of the highway (all paved) and isn't accessible to vehicles with trailers (you must dismount them before proceeding up a steeper part, parking lot for trailers is in this area). The drive to the top is amazing alone, and worth the trip. After the 15 mile drive you reach the top, with a parking lot. The walk to the edge isn't far and there's even trails that deviate and go along the top of the mountain for a breath-taking view down 5500 feet into the -200+ feet below sea level Badwater Basin where Badwater Road looks as thin as a thread. On a clear day you can see the expanse of the Furnace Creek basin, Mount Whitney, Telescopic Peak and beyond. Pictures don't do this sight justice. read more
9 years ago
Well worth the drive. 5,000+ feet above badwater basin in death valley. This is something that all children should experience. Be well hydrated because it is windy and hot. read more
11 years ago
The drive up to Dante's View = The switchback road for the four-wheel drive! Although it's a 15 mile drive off hwy 190 (look for the sign), come here anyways! Be sure that your car can handle the drive first, since the road is not completely paved. There's no hiking involved; you simply drive up to the view. Reaching the top of Dante's view is daunting! (pun intended) The view here is completely different from views you would see at an elevation like this if you were somewhere in the mountain. It's interesting comparing the terrain at Death Valley vs. the mountains. There is a guide that shows you the location of telescope peak and other landmarks from Dante's View, allowing you to have some perspective of where everything is. During the winter, you can see snow on top of telescope peak. Lots of great photo ops here. Visit Dante's View if you can! read more
BREATHTAKING.. I mean, really. just come here for yourself and experience this beautiful, peaceful, and tranquil area. I would highly recommend coming here if you're visiting Death Valley. The mountains surrounding the salt flats are like nothing else! It can get pretty windy up top so bring something warm, maybe even a blanket if you plan on watching the sunset/sunrise. There's limited parking in the lot but people frequently come and go so you should be fine. There are no restrooms up here by the way, so go before you come up. You take a windy road all the way to the top of the mountain, then park your car. Once you park you can walk north or south on the mountain and get to a higher peak for a better view. This part is worth is as you can get away from most of the crowd and hear absolutely nothing but the wind blowing against your face. It makes for an amazing photo, too, but the pictures don't do it any justice at all! There are no fences/gates guiding the path so be very careful as you walk up the mountain and especially if you're with kids because it gets pretty narrow in some parts. There are rocks that you could sit on and just chill. you could also bring a small picnic with you if you'd like. You can even sit in your car and admire the view from the inside but people might block your view, plus, if you're already up there- make an effort to get out. It's absolutely worth it! read more
Although an hour drive from camp at Stovepipe Wells, I was glad we made the trip. Breathtaking views of the park overlooking more than 5000 feet above Death Valley. You can see the all the peaks, the tallest being Telescope Peak and Salt Beds below. Star Wars fans would recognize it as Mos Eisley overlook if you ook back toward northern Death Valley and the Furnace Creek area. Bring warm clothing if you plan to stay to enjoy the views as it can get very very cold. read more
17 years ago
Dante's View is a must see and one of the most popular spots in Death Valley National Park. At about 5500 ft elevation you gaze almost straight down to the Death Valley floor at Badwater, elevation 282 ft below sea level, and straight across the valley at now capped Telescope Peak highest point in the Panamint Mtns range, over 11,000 ft It is super dramatic and well worth the 15 mile drive off hwy 190 (look for the sign). NOTE: Restricted access, no vehicles over 25 ft. The last few miles are zigzag switchback, but all paved. read more
11 years ago
IT WAS LONG AND HARD, BUT WE GOT IT DONE!!! BACKGROUND: High atop the Black Mountains (at nearly 5,500 feet) is Dante's View - an overlook with some of the best panoramic views in all of Death Valley! On a clear day you can see both the lowest and the highest points in the contiguous United States from here (if you know where to look). Just below you is Badwater, the lowest point, at -282 feet and across the valley, barely visible in the distance is Mt. Whitney, the highest point, at 14,496 feet. STATS Distance: Approx. 9 miles round trip out and back. Elevation Gain: 3000+ ft. Trail: Unmaintained single track with some bouldering and route finding. 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) OUR ROUTE: On day two of me and The Crew's trip to Death Valley we hiked Dante's Ridge to Mt. Perry. The starting point for the hike is at the Dante's View parking lot, which is a great destination by itself and considered the best drivable viewpoint in the valley. From Dante's View (5,475 feet), the hike first climbs up to Dante's Peak (5,704 feet), then follows the ridge down, around, and eventually up to Mount Perry (5,739 bases). As you probably noticed with those elevation figures, the ending point is not much higher than the starting point for the hike. Nevertheless, on that point are a great deal of ups and downs along the 4 1/2 miles each way, which accounts for a total elevation gain of over 3,000 foundations. And one of the huge bonuses for this hike is that there is a trail to follow for virtually the entire hike. Mount Perry has been nearly always visible, providing for a mixture of nice views of the destination. Dante's Peak is approximately a half a mile of smiles for some, but not so much for others. It is no longer a dirty, dusty trail, instead it's a stumble of uneven, unorganized, pile of rock. But once you get past this unavoidable obstacle, Mt. Perry is nearly a few hundred feet. Take a pic on Mt. Perry, selfie or otherwise and show the ranger at the station next to Furnace Creek Campsite and get a piece of Death Valley memorabilia. Although a majority of this hike is all trail and I'm not much into trail hiking, the views on this one kept my ADD (not really) in check. Sauntering on the Ridge of Dante with the sight of the colors of Badwater to one side and the colors of the valley on the other, it was like seeing through two completely different kaleidoscopes at one time. 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 84 Yelp 100+ Challenge 2015 #deathvalley #hikingdeathvalley #hiking read more
It's an easy drive up here on a well-maintained paved road, and not too far, either, relative to other distances in the park. It's a great place to cool off on a hot day, as temperatures drop significantly up here. There are some interpretive signs to view, but the Park Service has not kept them up, and they are almost unreadable now. Really, you come up here to gaze across the valley and say, "You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy" and then giggle like a goon as if you're the first person to do that. It's a great view, to be sure, but in a park with lots of great views, this one ranks lower for me. read more
10 years ago
The perfect spot to watch the light fade away after a day exploring Death Valley National Park. It's a 13 mile drive each way, but the drive is scenic and winding roads are always more fun to drive. The sweeping views at the top allow you to see much of the salt flats stretched out below you. Well worth the stop if you are in the area. read more
8 years ago
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