11.1 mi
Distance
2,740 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 56m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Scotty's Spring is an out-and-back trail in Death Valley National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Inyo County, California. It is 11 miles long and gains 2,740 feet. The nearest town is Shoshone, California, about 19 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | -24 ft |
| High point | 5.6 mi | 613 ft |
| End | 11.1 mi | -24 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
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.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Shoshone, CA · about 19 mi away
- County:
- Inyo County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Death Valley National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- 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.
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