12.0 mi
Distance
4,081 ft
Elev. Gain
7h
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Telescope Peak Trail is an out-and-back trail in Death Valley National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Inyo County, California. It is 12 miles long and gains 4,081 feet. The nearest town is Furnace Creek, California, about 16 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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Hazards & Warnings
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,480 ft |
| High point | 6.0 mi | 3,349 ft |
| End | 12.0 mi | 2,480 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
- Death Valley backcountry permits
National Park Service
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Furnace Creek, CA · about 16 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
Highlights
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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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