Are dogs allowed on Echo Pass and Inyo Mine OHV Loop?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Echo Pass and Inyo Mine OHV Loop but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Echo Pass and Inyo Mine OHV Loop?

No, Echo Pass and Inyo Mine OHV Loop does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Echo Pass and Inyo Mine OHV Loop?

Echo Pass and Inyo Mine OHV Loop is rated difficult. It is 7.3 miles long with 1,444 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

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DifficultLoop

Death Valley National Park/California

Echo Pass and Inyo Mine OHV Loop

Death Valley, California

7.3 mi

Distance

1,444 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 5m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

We don't have an editorial description for Echo Pass and Inyo Mine OHV Loop 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

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,257 ft

Max:1,482 ft

440 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Loop
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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Source of truth

National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.

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Operator:760-786-3200
Address:PO Box 579 · Death Valley, CA · 92328

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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 Nevada hunting page

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Echo Pass and Inyo Mine OHV Loop

About This Trail

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Elevation Profile

Trail Details

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This trail crosses hunting units

Nearby Trails

Inyo Mine Trail

Twenty Mule Team Road

Zabriskie Point

Manly Beacon via Zabriskie Point and Gower Gulch

Zabriskie Point and Gower Gulch Path Loop

Golden Canyon and Gower Gulch Loop via Zabriskie Point

Other trails in Death Valley National Park

Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes Trail

Mosaic Canyon Trail

Golden Canyon Trail to Red Cathedral

Gower Gulch Loop Trail

Zabriskie Point

Darwin Falls Trail via Old Toll Road

Campgrounds near this trail

Hole in the wall wash

Big Dune Recreation Area

Texas Springs Campground

Upper Loop Texas Springs Campground

Lower Loop Texas Springs Campground

Breakfast Canyon, Death Valley

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