Sulfur Mine Summit Crossing

Total Miles 12.2
Technical Rating
2 Easy
Best Time Fall, Summer, Spring
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This trail is part of the Death Valley/Big Pine Road. It is the summit crossing between the west side where Eureka Dunes is located and the east side at Crankshaft Crossing. The west side starts at 3,300 feet and summits at the Sulfur Mine at 5,226 feet. Then the trail comes down to the east side at 3,895 feet. Watch the weather and snow forecast.

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Difficulty

The gravel/dirt/rocky road is typically graded by the Death Valley National Park. But weather can close the pass.

Technical Rating

2

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Joshua Ruiz
Jan 18, 2025
Open
Open and able to get to Death Valley to 395 and back
Eric S
Oct 15, 2024
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Sulfur Mine Summit Crossing Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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