Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Furnace Creek, California

An easy rock road accessing the Inyo Mine from Hwy 190 in Death Valley National Park. The Death Valley Backcountry and Wilderness Access Map describes Echo Canyon as high clearance the first three miles and…
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Easy route around the west side of the dry lake bed in Death Valley. This route offers a different, and remote, perspective of the Devil's Golf Course and Badwater Basin. The route starts about 11…
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This out-and-back trail rises almost 1,600 feet in just over 6.5 miles into the Hole in the Wall Canyon. You will encounter stunning rock formations throughout the trail. You will go through the actual "Hole…
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This is a fairly easy trail with the exception of Secret Pass, which can be bypassed easily with other trails nearby. Secret Pass has short, steep grades that are rocky and tight in various sections.…
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A pretty straight, pretty flat rip from the Amargosa Dunes over to the access trail to get to Blackmarble Mountain and other trails in the area. There are a few spots where it gets rutted…
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This trail is the main Pole line heading south out of town from Beatty and its more local dirt trails. This road takes you along the power lines and down toward two interesting abandoned mining…
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The first half of the trail is relatively easy;most high clearance 4x4 will have no issues. There are a few dispersed camping spots and a few old mining areas to explore with a vast elevated…
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Titus Canyon is a scenic one way dirt road from East to West, doable in any stock SUV. In just 26 easy miles you will drive through mountains, a ghost town, along petroglyphs and through…
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The western section of the road is well-graded and more than two cars wide. Once you transition onto the two-track near the airport, the trail gets rocky, with a few washout transitions. One specifically is…
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This trail starts out easy with a graded two-lane washboard dirt road by the private Big Red Art Barn. Look, but please don't touch. It also appears people camp in the parking lot by the…
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A great day trip out of Beatty, NV. Explore a ton of mines and a ghost town. This loop is approximately 50 miles, and you'll pass some really unique geological formations. There is one section…
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A mostly east trail that begins or ends at the Rhyolite ghost town on the western end of the trail. The ghost town is somewhat preserved with many structures still standing and lots to explore,…
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This graded, gravel trail takes you through the northern area of Ash Meadow National Wildlife Refuge. There are many attractions to explore, including: Peterson Reservoir, Crystal Reservoir, Lower Crystal Marsh and Wetlands, Devil's Hole, the…
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This easy two-track trail takes you along the edge of the valley and to the mud water springs. There are lots of burros in the area and even falcons. The Mud Springs are just that--some…
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This short trail leads up to Russel Camp, which is an old mining cabin that you can stay at when visiting Death Valley. It has a honeymoon suite (not recommended), a kitchen, a solar shower,…
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A historical route at the southern end of Death Valley National Park. The route is 32 miles in length through one of the most remote and arid parts of Death Valley - be prepared. The…
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A mostly easy trail, except for the last 100 yards that complete the trail to the mine. There is plenty of room for oncoming traffic, and the trail is well graded. 2 bars LTE at…
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This fairly well graded gravel trail connects the Amagrosa Flat to the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. The first section takes you into a Mars-like area of Amagrosa Flats. Amargosa Flats material is primarily composed…
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This sandy and rocky trail connects Devil's Hole Road to the south side of the little village of Crystal. It takes you just south of the Amagrosa Flats, where you can see the mining operation.…
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This easy, graded trail takes you from Highway 95 into the vast trail networks in the valley. Continuing past the recorded turn will take you all the way to the Death Valley park boundary. The…
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This trail is easy to complete in almost any vehicle. Along the way you'll encounter the Darwin Falls trailhead, various side trails, and some interesting abandoned structures. There are some spots with loose sand and…
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Crystal Road Alternate is the most direct route from the intersection of Highways 95 and 160. It travels from southwest to the northeast. It offers pretty views of the surrounding mountain ranges. The track is…
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Death Valley is famous for its barren valleys and soaring vistas, but few people wander into its more remote regions like Saline Valley. The road into this area is dirt and often heavily corrugated and…
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The Rocky Wash trail starts in the lower valley just west of the little village of Crystal, Nevada, on the south side of the Amargosa Flat. It climbs almost 700 feet into the hills, giving…
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This very rocky trail is one of the challenging tracks in this area. There are a few rocky sections created from heavy rain run-off and a couple of drop-offs. There is a very tight squeeze…
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Canyon Overlook trail is a beautiful trail that climbs 300 feet above the canyons. Mountains can be viewed around this trail. The track is compacted sand with small gravel on the upper layer. It runs…
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This rocky trail starts in the north at the Ubehebe Crater. It travels through a long canyon in the Panamint Range between Tin Mountain (8,927 feet), Dry Mountain (8,678 feet), and White Top Mountain (7,493…
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Last Chance Road is a long dirt road covered with small rocks and gravel. The trail slowly climbs in elevation. It is a slow moving, bumpy track offers some beauty of the surrounding mountains and…
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This is a gravel trail that has nice open views of the surrounding mountains in all directions. Parts of the track are pretty wide open and allow you to pick up some speed. But be…
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This route starts at Highway 178 and travels South along the West edge of the Nopah Range Wilderness to Chappo Spring. This 2-track trail is mostly hard-packed with gravel and a few washes. Use caution…
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