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| Death Valley - Badwater Road, CA | |
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Death Valley - Badwater Road, CA
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| Hiking | 9.84 Miles |
2,337 AEG |
| | Hiking | 9.84 Miles | | | |
| 2,337 ft AEG | | | | |
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| partners | | up around 0600 as it was just getting light
coffee and breakfast, of course
nice seeing the sun gradually light up the mountains from our valley campsite
we got going around 0800 with a stop at ashford mill ruins
our first hike was sidewinder canyon
we went all the way to where the canyon opened up about 2.5 miles in
then explored several side slot canyons on the return
the hike description has three, but we counted at least five
we went up five, four and two and the return - three was very short and not as interesting
all of the slots featured narrow passages and scrambling - fun 
two had more climbing with a top out overlooking the basin
we didn't get to the first one
our recommendation would be to hit that one, then the last two and return from there
estimating our mileage at six since my track bounced around
had lunch in the parking lot
next stop was badwater trail with 1000 of our closest friends
the lowest point in the usa is right at the trailhead
a flat walk out on the salt flats with views of the mountains to the east and west
this was a fun stroll even with all the people
we did get past the crowds for a few photos
finished the day with the natural bridge trail
another gravel uphill to an arch
we went past the arch to a dryfall
that section was more scenic and less crowded
camped this time off trail canyon road
rougher road, rocky terrain, weird shenanigans from the neighbors all night
a bit warmer and good star gazing |
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