During our backpack in early april the reliable spring in the upper dead horse canyon was more than adequate flowing at 5 gpm past the dry fall and within 300 yards of the junction.
Marble canyon death valley day hike.
A long route encompassing multiple dramatic canyons in death valley.
The trail is primarily used for hiking walking and camping and is best used from february until november.
People expect flat boring landscapes says death valley national park ranger tom arnold but there are also 11 000 foot mountains.
If you are looking for a fall through spring destination this could be your shangri la.
Day 4 hike from deadhorse springs through marble canyon and back to your car 8 3 miles maps guidebooks below is a list of guidebooks and maps we ve found helpful in planning our trips in death valley.
After 2 1 2 miles the regular route continues up the main canyon to the southwest but this route.
Nps dan kish.
Death valley national park is a year round hiking playground and as you might imagine offers even more options in the winter and spring than the hot summer months.
Cottonwood marble junction cottonwood canyon rd end.
Trailhead in the first narrows view southwest.
Marble canyon petroglyphs is a 10 8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near death valley california that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels.
End of cottonwood canyon road.
Mosaic canyon trail 3 5 mi 5 7 km 969 up 295 33 m up 969 down 295 2 m down.
8 5mi 13 7km the rough but scenic road makes for a great hike as it starts out as a flat easy to follow route before winding through deep canyons framed by dramatic cliffs.
Marble canyon is filled with distinctive narrows and the towering canyon walls provide a sense of scale.