Black Mountains
The Black Mountains are located in the southeastern corner of Death Valley.
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Black Mountains Details
The Black Mountains are located in the southeastern corner of Death Valley, with Funeral Peak its high point at 6,384 feet. Dante's View is perhaps the Black Mountains feature best known to Death Valley National Park visitors.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Black Mountains
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3.2 mi away
Greenwater Ghost Town
Operating in the first decade of the 20th century, a copper mine attracted 2,000 people to Greenwater but never turned a profit.
6.2 mi away
Dante's View
Come to Dante's View to see both the lowest and highest points in the lower 48 United States.
6.2 mi away
Dante's Ridge Trail
The Dante's Ridge Trail becomes increasingly difficult as you go.
8.2 mi away
Badwater Basin
The Badwater Basin is the lowest point in North America, sitting 279 feet below sea level.
8.4 mi away
Badwater Salt Flats Trail
The Badwater salt flats seem to stretch endlessly toward the horizon.
