Whats the best hike in Death Valley National Park?
Wow, that’s a tough one to answer! There are many, and it may depend on what type of terrain you most enjoy. Hiking in the Death Valley territory is rugged, and provides a different feel than what many folks may be used to experiencing. Due to the Park’s immense size, driving is required to access a variety of the hikes, although a fair number of them are centered around Stovepipe Wells and Furnace Creek visitor centers. Like tight canyons? Try Mosaic and Grotto Canyons near the Stovepipe Wells village. Like high mountains? Try Telescope and Wildrose Peaks if you are in superb physical condition. Like pure desert? Try hiking to the lowest wild place in North America, Badwater Basin. Like what many folks would term badlands? Try Golden Canyon to Zabriskie Point, not far from Furnace Creek, or Natural Bridge a little farther south. Like hidden lush waterfalls? Try Darwin Falls. You can find several great hiking guidebooks at the online bookstore for the Death Valley Natural History Assoc
