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Death Valley is a unique and rugged desert landscape located in eastern California. It is the lowest, driest, and hottest place in North America, with vast expanses of salt flats, sand dunes, and rugged canyons, each with its own unique geological features and breathtaking views.
Most people will visit Death Valley NP for one day, but spending two days in Death Valley is a great way to explore this unique and stunning landscape.
Here's how to spend 2 days in Death Valley
The closest major cities to Death Valley are Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, & Yosemite (which makes it a great destination for a road trip)
Death Valley Entrance Fee - per vehicle - $30.00
Have you even been to a National Park, if you didn't take a photo with the National Park Sign?
The trail is approximately 3 miles long and takes hikers through a narrow canyon with towering rock formations, colorful rock layers, and stunning views of the surrounding desert landscape. This will take about 2 hours.
A unique geological feature. The salt flats of Devil's Golf Course were formed by the evaporation of an ancient lake that once filled Death Valley. Over time, the salt deposits were shaped by wind and rain, creating a landscape of jagged salt formations that resemble a golf course. This will take about 15 minutes.
This hike is approximately 2 miles round-trip and takes you through a scenic canyon with towering rock formations and colorful rock layers. The trail is not marked, so visitors should bring a map and be prepared for some challenging terrain. This will take about 1 hour.
This is the lowest point in North America at 282 ft (86 m) below sea level. Death Valley is such an underrated National Park and Badwater Basin is a gem!
Length: 1.9 miles RT | Difficulty: Easy | Duration: 46 minutes.
End your day at Artist's Palette. A must-see while visiting Death Valley! The rocks are so colorful, these colors are from volcanic deposits rich in compounds such as iron oxides and chloride, which creates a rainbow effect, hence its name, Rainbow hill. It is located off of a one way Scenic loop road, so make sure you don't miss the turn off to the parking lot.Legnth: 0.3 miles out and back (15 mins) | Difficulty: Easy.
The best spot to watch the sunrise in Death Valley. Come early and catch a spot because many photographers come to catch that beautiful morning shot. Don't worry, right after sunrise they all leave the place pretty quickly. This trail is very easy, you park you car and walk 3 minutes.
A great viewpoint over Death Valley. You can even see Badwater Basin! Sadly we didn't have a clear morning so we couldn't see much. There's a short hiking trail here thats Definitely worth hiking.
A unique and surreal landscape of sand dunes surrounded by mountains.Legnth: ~2.8 miles | Difficulty: Moderate.
Mosaic Canyon is a stunning geological wonder. It is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts due to its unique and visually striking rock formations.
This is a hidden gem located in Death Valley National Park. It is a picturesque oasis nestled within the desert landscape, offering a refreshing contrast to the arid surroundings.