Hungry Bill's Ranch Trail in Death Valley National Park

Hungry Bill's Ranch Trail

The site of the historic, 1870s Hungry Bill's Ranch is a destination for both backpackers and off-road drivers.

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Hungry Bill's Ranch Trail Details

The site of the historic, 1870s Hungry Bill's Ranch is a destination for both backpackers and off-road drivers. On foot, it's a moderately strenuous two-mile hike on roads and across open country. You can extend the hike by continuing another 5 miles to the Panamint City ghost town, but hiking up and over the pass to the old mining town involves a 4,100-foot elevation gain (as opposed to 1,100 feet to the ranch). The trail begins at the end of Johnson Canyon Road, which is off West Side Road.

Difficulty

Moderate

Distance

2 miles

Estimated time

Region

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Hungry Bill's Ranch Trail

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6.0 mi away

Panamint City

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

7.9 mi away

Panamint Range

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

7.9 mi away

Telescope Peak

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

8.5 mi away

Johnson Canyon Road

Take Johnson Canyon Road to the trailhead for Hungry Bill's Ranch.

8.7 mi away

Warm Springs Camp

Warm Springs Camp was a tidy and organized mining camp built by a woman, Louise Grantham.