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3.6 mi
Distance
902 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 35m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't have an editorial description for Desolation Canyon Trail in our cache yet. The planning stats above (distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type) come from the source listed on this trail.
For current conditions, closures, and route notes, check the official sources below — they're the authority for this trail, not us. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:760-786-3200
- Address:PO Box 579 · Death Valley, CA · 92328
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Hunt context
This trail crosses hunting units
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page
Nearby Trails
More trails near Desolation Canyon Trail
Golden Canyon Trail to Red Cathedral
Gower Gulch Loop Trail
Golden Canyon and Gower Gulch Loop via Zabriskie Point
Zabriskie Point and Gower Gulch Path Loop
Manly Beacon via Zabriskie Point and Gower Gulch
Zabriskie Point
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Breakfast Canyon, Death Valley
3.1 mi away · CA
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Texas Springs Campground
4.4 mi away · CA
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Upper Loop Texas Springs Campground
4.4 mi away · CA
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Lower Loop Texas Springs Campground
4.5 mi away · CA
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The Oasis at Death Valley Fiddlers' Campground
4.7 mi away · CA
Hole in the wall wash
4.8 mi away · CA
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