40.2 mi
Distance
18,560 ft
Elev. Gain
19h 20m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Telescope Peak via Shorty's Well Route is a point-to-point trail in Death Valley National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Inyo County, California. It is 40 miles long and gains 18,560 feet. The nearest town is Furnace Creek, California, about 12 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 | -70 ft |
| High point | 21.7 mi | 3,350 ft |
| End | 40.2 mi | -70 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
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:
- Furnace Creek, CA · about 12 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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