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| Hiking | 8.40 Miles |
2,274 AEG |
| | Hiking | 8.40 Miles | 5 Hrs | | 1.68 mph |
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| no partners | | Wildly Wildrose Peak, about 8.7 miles, ERM of 18 (up about 2300' to 9065'); and Charcoal Kilns.
The High Sierra, soaring summits shrouded in snow form the Northern skyline, while views to the green dot that is the oasis of Furnace Creek and the salt depression below sea level and the crenulated mountains and ranges range across the Easterly view. A hint of Telescope Peak and the zig-zag road scar of Rogers (with radio tower) and Bennett dominate the South. Up here, amid skiffs of snow and an ancient pygmy forest, views abound and astound.
From the NPS:
Wildrose Peak is the northernmost summit of the Panamint Mountains. A rewarding hike on its own, it is also a good alternative when winter conditions prevent hiking Telescope Peak. The trail starts at the north end of the charcoal kilns and climbs steadily up a drainage thick with pinyon pine and juniper. Watch for weathered stumps of trees cut more than 100 years ago to be made into charcoal at the kilns. The final two miles of trail meanders along a forested ridge and switchbacks up the peak, revealing increasingly spectacular views. Other than a few scattered stands of limber pine, the rounded summit is exposed and windswept. Pinyon pine and juniper woodlands above 6000 feet provide habitat for mule deer and mountain lion, while rugged canyons and lofty ridges are home to bighorn sheep. The highest summit in the park, Telescope Peak crowns the range at 11,049 feet. Its windswept slopes are home to ancient bristlecone pine trees, some as old as 3000 years. Maintained trails lead to the tops of Telescope Peak and 9064 feet high Wildrose Peak. They are a cool refuge from the desert's heat, but can be covered by deep snow in winter and spring.
TO TRAILHEAD: In Death Valley NP - From Hwy 178, take Lower Wildrose Canyon E 9 miles to the junction of Emigrant Pass Rd, or from Hwy 190, take Emigrant Pass Road S 21 miles to the junction of Lower Wildrose Canyon. From this jct, continue E through Upper Wildrose Canyon 7 miles to the TH & charcoal Kilns. |
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