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Death Valley Scenic Byway
Driving through the hottest and driest place on the continent may not sound like your idea of fun, but this byway is one of those quintessential California road trips that is guaranteed to be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Plan Around Death Valley Scenic Byway
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Death Valley Scenic Byway Details
Driving through the hottest and driest place on the continent may not sound like your idea of fun, but this byway is one of those quintessential California road trips that is guaranteed to be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. This land contains over 3.3 million acres of parched desert, steep canyons, and mudstone lake beds making it one of the most historically and culturally significant places in California. The entire drive is just over 80-miles long and depending on the number of stops you make, should take approximately three to four hours to complete. It is accessible all year round, although you will feel more comfortable making the trip in fall, winter, or early spring.
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Nearby Parks Around Death Valley Scenic Byway
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Death Valley Scenic Byway
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3.4 mi away
Funeral Mountains Wilderness Area
This rarely visited 25,000-acre wilderness is accessible from Highway 190 or Highway 127.
4.2 mi away
Pyramid Peak
The 6,703-foot Pyramid Peak is the high point of the Funeral Mountains.
5.8 mi away
Hole in the Wall Trail
The Hole-in-the-Wall trail takes backpackers into a natural amphitheater in the Funeral Mountains.
5.8 mi away
Hole in the Wall Road
Hole in the Wall Road is a gravel track that runs for six miles along a dry wash and thru a narrow gap in a ridge.
6.6 mi away
Artists Palette
Follow the nine-mile Artists Palette Drive loop road (one-way) to view this colorful rock formation.
