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Golden Canyon and Gower Gulch Loop via Zabriskie Point
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Golden Canyon and Gower Gulch Loop via Zabriskie Point

Death Valley, California

5.8 mi

Distance

1,148 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 29m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
The Golden Canyon and Gower Gulch are both located in Death Valley. The trail goes through Golden Canyon and Red Cathedral. The most impressive sights are the badlands, canyon narrows and old borax mines. You can Hike from Golden Canyon to the Red Cathedral. The Golden Canyon parking area is located on Badwater Road. The trail leads to the Gower Gulch. It's a good idea not to turn left or right when you're in thelch. There are no markers in the poop. There is a marker at the crossing of Golden Canyon Trail and Gower Gulch Trail.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Elevation Profile

Min:-51 ft
Max:202 ft
350 ft
350 ft
-51 ft33 ft118 ft202 ft0.0 mi1.5 mi2.9 mi4.4 mi5.8 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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  • Operator:760-786-3200
  • Address:PO Box 579 · Death Valley, CA · 92328
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: May 23, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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