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Feb 20 2023

trekkin_gecko

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67 female

Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

Death Valley - Day 3, CA

Hiking		Feb 20 2023
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660

Hiking	8.20 Miles	1,785 AEG

Hiking	8.20 Miles
	1,785 ft AEG

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Artists Drive

Ubehebe and Little Hebe Craters Trail

Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes

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johnlp

The_Eagle

we had coffee and breakfast at 0600 again, then packed up and headed for artists drive
hiked to one high point at an overlook, then did some hiking around artists palette
colorful badland type buttes with darker mountains in the background and at a distance
a scenic area that was fun to explore
not many people there yet
drove through furnace creek and on to ubehebe crater
hiked around both ubehebe and little hebe craters
wonderful views into the crater and of the surrounding mountains
made the steep sandy drop of about 600 feet into the main crater
we checked out a couple of side canyons
enjoyed the different perspective of looking up from the bottom
tried to keep momentum on the hike out, sliding back down a bit with each step
not many people here either, or at least not hiking
this was one of my favorite hikes of the trip
stopped to have lunch at the grapevine ranger station
we took the time to snag a campsite at stovepipe wells before wandering through the devil's cornfield
then on to mesquite flat sand dunes, hitting the highest dune late afternoon
the campground filled up on this holiday weekend
nice sunset

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[ checklist ] Arrowweed

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[ checklist ] Devils Cornfield Little Hebe Crater Ubehebe Crater

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hazhole

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Feb 20 2023

The_Eagle

Guides 41
Routes 1,626
Photos 14,983
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69 male

Joined Jan 20 2009
Far NE Phoenix,

Death Valley - Day 3, CA

Hiking		Feb 20 2023
		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,762

Hiking	9.35 Miles	1,904 AEG

Hiking	9.35 Miles	4 Hrs 12 Mns		2.32 mph
	1,904 ft AEG	10 Mns Break	12 LBS Pack

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Artists Drive

Artists Palette Overlook

Artists Palette Trails - DVNP

Ubehebe and Little Hebe Craters Trail

Devils Cornfield - DVNP

Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes

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johnlp

trekkin_gecko

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Day 3 of a planned 7 days

Artists Palette Overlook
0.57 Miles
120 AEG
Short hike to Artists Palace Lookout to get a view of the artist palette. Sun had not come over the mountains yet so colors were not popping yet

Artists Palette
1.4 Miles
359 AEG
Took a tour of the Artists Palette checking out different side canyons trying to take in all the color we could

Ubehebe Crater
2.97 Miles
986 AEG
The word Ubehebe (U-BEE-HEE-BEE) is Native American in origin and means "big basket in the rock."
Ubehebe is well worth the drive to get to it.
it's a must do for any trip to Death Valley. Even if you do not want to make the 600'plunge into belly of the crater and then the loose climb out (in .25 miles), take the rim trail around Ubehebe and Little Hebe. The geology in this area is different from the rest of the park.
[ youtube video ]
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Devils Cornfield
We had some time so we explored "The Cornfield" and a bit of the dunes.

Mesquite Dunes
This is a popular area and gets busy with the sunset views. We hiked out to the tallest dune, because we had to. We only accumulated 262' of gain, but climbing in sand makes it seem closer to 900'

Next off to Stovepipe Wells for a campsite, shower and stock up at the general store.

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[ checklist ] Devils Cornfield

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Feb 20 2023

johnlp

Guides 1
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68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Death Valley - Day 3, CA

Hiking		Feb 20 2023
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	9.35 Miles	1,904 AEG

Hiking	9.35 Miles	4 Hrs 12 Mns	2.32 mph
	1,904 ft AEG	10 Mns Break

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6 linked trail guides

Artists Drive

Artists Palette Overlook

Artists Palette Trails - DVNP

Ubehebe and Little Hebe Craters Trail

Devils Cornfield - DVNP

Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes

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The_Eagle

trekkin_gecko

Day three of our Death Valley tour.
Lots of driving. Interesting hikes. Cinders and sand.
Good day.

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[ checklist ] Arrowweed Many-Headed Barrel Cactus

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[ checklist ] Devils Cornfield Little Hebe Crater Telescope Peak Ubehebe Crater

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Nov 24 2018

autumnstars

Guides 26
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Photos 562
Triplogs 1,393

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Joined Jan 04 2011
Las Vegas, NV

Artists Drive

Death Valley, CA

Artists Drive

Death Valley, CA

Road Biking		Nov 24 2018
		autumnstars • Triplogs 1,393

Road Biking	12.86 Miles	1,900 AEG

Road Biking	12.86 Miles
	1,900 ft AEG

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We parked right at Mars Hills (the exit of one-way Artists Drive) at 246 ft below sea level, starting our ride from there.
The 3.5 mi ride along Badwater Road to the entrance of Artists Drive was an easy warm-up, with only slight up and down, never getting above sea level.
Immediately upon turning onto Artists Drive, the road began climbing and climbing. This was the trend for the first half of the drive, providing stunning views down to the Badwater Basin when you had the energy to look up. Or, down, as it were.
Anyway, before reaching the parking area for Artist's Pallet, the road started down and was mainly downhill the rest of the miles. Fun, windy downhill road through classically colorful badlands formations. Good color all around.
A splendid fun ride, although it was a little hot. I had also never seen so many cars in Death Valley in all the times I have visited!

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Feb 28 2016

Lucyan

Routes 1
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Triplogs 1,447

45 female

Joined Jan 18 2011
In the Wild

Artists Drive

Death Valley, CA

Artists Drive

Death Valley, CA

Hiking		Feb 28 2016
		Lucyan • Triplogs 1,447

Hiking	1.00 Miles	250 AEG

Hiking	1.00 Miles
	250 ft AEG

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Sep 18 2012

CannondaleKid

Guides 44
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75 male

Joined May 04 2004
Mesa, AZ

Artists Drive

Death Valley, CA

Artists Drive

Death Valley, CA

Scenic Drive		Sep 18 2012
		CannondaleKid • Triplogs 2,411

Scenic Drive	9.60 Miles	1,604 AEG

Scenic Drive	9.60 Miles	43 Mns	13.40 mph
	1,604 ft AEG

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trixiec

After taking the scenic loop drive through Red Rocks Canyon National Conservation Area near Las Vegas this was fitting to be the next scenic drive for the day. We did get out of the car for a 1/4 mile out-and-back walk to a higher viewpoint so I didn't consider it a hike.

I was quite surprised the photos turned out due to a haze over the area when we were there. So for once the photos look better than what I remember seeing first-hand. Even so, when I was last here back in late '99 the colors seemed to be more vibrant. But no matter, if you happen to be driving through Death Valley, it's a worthwhile

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[ checklist ] Artists Palette

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CannondaleKid

WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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