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Deadhorse Canyon
Dead Horse Canyon is the middle link in the popular Cottonwood-Marble Canyon backpacking route
Plan Around Deadhorse Canyon
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Deadhorse Canyon Details
Dead Horse Canyon is the middle link in the popular Cottonwood-Marble Canyon backpacking route. It is typically thick with desert vegetation and home to Dead Horse Spring. The spring is usually a reliable water source, but water should be treated before use.
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Nearby Parks Around Deadhorse Canyon
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Deadhorse Canyon
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3.5 mi away
Harris Hill
Harris Hill sits between Dead Horse Canyon and Ulida Flat.
3.9 mi away
Cottonwood Canyon
Cottonwood Canyon is the recommended first leg of the Cottonwood/Marble Canyon Loop Trail.
4.7 mi away
Cottonwood-Marble Canyon Loop
The Cottonwood-Marble Canyon Loop is the most popular backpacking route in Death Valley National Park.
8.2 mi away
Hunter Mountain
Hunter Mountain stands 7,140 feet above the floor of Death Valley.
10.0 mi away
Emigrant Campground
The 10-site, tent-only Emigrant Campground is open year-round.
