Panamint Range in Death Valley National Park

Panamint Range

The 100-mile long Panamint Range forms the mountainous western side of Death Valley.

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Panamint Range Details

The 100-mile long Panamint Range forms the mountainous western side of Death Valley and the east side of the Panamint Valley. Telescope Peak is the high point in the range and, indeed, all of Death Valley. Other Death Valley National Park points of interest in the Panamint Range include the Ballarat and Panamint City ghost towns, the Wildrose campground and charcoal kilns, and the Mahogany Flat campground.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Panamint Range

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Telescope Peak

The 11,000-foot Telescope Peak was first climbed when the U.S. Civil War was still in progress.

3.3 mi away

Rogers Peak

At nearly 10,000 feet high, Rogers Peak is among the highest points in the Panamint Mountains.

3.6 mi away

Panamint City

This Panamint Range ghost town sprung up after silver and copper was found nearby in 1872.

4.3 mi away

Telescope Peak

Boasting one of the best views over Death Valley, this 14-mile round trip hike gains over 3,000-feet in elevation in just under 4 hours.

4.3 mi away

Mahogany Flat Campground (Primitive)

Mahogany Flat Campground, at 8,200 feet, is the highest-altitude campground in the park.