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| Hiking | 11.08 Miles |
3,100 AEG |
| | Hiking | 11.08 Miles | 5 Hrs 40 Mns | | 2.22 mph |
| 3,100 ft AEG | 41 Mns Break | 12 LBS Pack | | |
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| partners | | Day 2 of a planned 7 days.
Split Cinder Cones
.56 Miles
298 AEG
After a cool morning I hiked over to a nearby feature called Split Cinder Cones to warm up.
It fit the bill before packing up.
Ashford Mill Ruins.
We checked out the ruins for a bit before heading our.
Sidewinder Canyon
6.71 Miles
2015 AEG
We hiked to the end of the canyon before hitting the side canyons on the way back.
There are 5 total side canyons that veer off to the South. 5, 4 and 2 are worthy side trips with extraordinarily tight, scenic, fun slots. 3 was a bust, do not waste your time. 1 we did not go into but heard it is also worth the price of admission. Slot 2 has the extra added feature of taking you out of the slot and to the top to get an overview of the canyon. 4 of these 5 slots are a don't miss when you are in Death Valley. Try to do it early before the crowds arive.
Badwater Basin.
2.25 miles
363 AEG.
This on is quite interesting seeing the bright white salt flat contrasting with the dark mountains snowcapped also in white. You can make this one as long or short as you want. IMHO this one is fun to hit mid-day WHEN the crowds are there. A fun one to people watch on. Probably the most popular one in the park. We're guestimating we saw a thousand people on this one. This one is also recommended.
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Natural Bridge Trail
1.57 Miles
452 AEG
Another good one to hit when in the area. The Natural Bridge is in about .4 mile. We went in farther to explore the canyon.
After this we went out to Trail Road to look for a dispersed camping spot and spend an interesting evening with the neighbors. |
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