Marble Canyon Hike Death Valley

After 2 1 2 miles the regular route continues up the main canyon to the southwest but this route turns up a major side canyon to the northwest.

Marble canyon hike death valley.

Turn left on the cottonwood marble road marked by a sign for the airport. The camp itself has its own unique history and artifacts and mining prospects abound. Additionally you could make this a great 3 day itinerary by stopping short of your car by a few miles and camping another night around the marble canyon trailhead. 2 to 3 nights difficulty.

Hiking the cottonwood marble canyon trail is the pinnacle of backpacking adventure in death valley national park. This hike explores lush desert oases ancient native american petroglyphs and some of the most astounding canyon narrows around. Nps dan kish. 3 882 ft 1 183m location.

4x4 access route finding no signs. Lounge in the shade of a spring fed cottonwood tree on a hike into cottonwood canyon. Topographic map of cottonwood marble canyon hiking route. Cottonwood marble canyon loop is a 31 8 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near death valley california that features beautiful wild flowers and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers.

Day 1 hike clockwise to cottonwood springs about 12 miles day 2 get an early start for a long day continuing clockwise back to your starting trailhead through marble canyon about 14 3 miles note you could also reverse this route and start with the longer day. From ca 190 enter stovepipe wells campground. 26 to 28 miles 42 45km loop route.