Backcountry Roads
Route #1
Hole-in-the-Wall
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This road traverses
east up a gravel wash. After
passing through the 400' deep
...
Route #2
Echo Canyon
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The road tends to
have deep gravel and is quite rocky 3
miles from the highway. ...
Route #3
Chloride City
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One of the earliest sites of
mining in Death Valley ...
Route #4
Titus Canyon
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This popular road is
ONE-WAY from east to west. ...
Route #5
Phinney Canyon
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From the pass there are views of
the Grapevine Mountains ...
Route #6
The Racetrack
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A dry lakebed famous for its
“moving rocks." ...
Route #7
Hunter Mountain and Hidden Valley
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From Teakettle Junction the
road becomes rougher. ...
Route #8
Saline Valley
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One of the most remote
locations in California, ...
Route #9
Cottonwood and Marble Canyons
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The road drops into the
wash and becomes rocky and rough. ...
Route #10
Tucki Mine Road
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After following along the
base of the mountains ...
Route #11
Trail Canyon
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This road leads to a spring ...
Route #12
Hanaupah Canyon
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It climbs the huge alluvial fan before ...
Route #13
Johnson Canyon
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Beyond the end of the road
a 2 mile hike leads up the canyon to ...
Route #14
Butte Valley via Warm Springs Canyon
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This road follows Warm
Springs Canyon past ...
Route #15
Greenwater Valley
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This road follows the
length of this ...
About Backcountry Roads
- A vehicle with high-clearance will be
necessary for all of the roads described,
but four wheel-drive may also be
required on some of the rougher roads.
Inquire at the Furnace Creek Visitor
Center or other ranger stations for
additional information and current road
conditions.
- Please stay on established roads and
respect wilderness closures.
- Do not remove or disturb any cultural
or natural features in the park.
- Be sure to carry plenty of water; never
rely on backcountry water sources.
- Backcountry camping is restricted to
certain areas, please check in at the
visitor center before planning an
overnight trip and fill out a free
Backcountry Camping Permit.
- Travel and camp using "Leave No Trace" principles.