Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes Trail
There's no formal trail to the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, but these 100-foot dunes are easy to find.
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Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes Trail Details
There's no formal trail to the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, but these 100-foot dunes are easy to find. It's a cross-country walk from the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes parking lot, and adding in a climb to the top of the highest dune makes this about a two-mile hike each way. The dunes are at their most beautiful (and the temperatures most bearable) in early morning or during a full-moon hike. The parking area is located 2.2 miles east of Stovepipe Wells on Highway 190.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
2 miles
Estimated time
Region
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Nearby Parks Around Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes Trail
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1.2 mi away
Mesquite Flat Dunes
The most popular and accessible sand dunes in Death Valley National Park.
1.2 mi away
Mesquite Flat Dunes
The most popular and accessible sand dunes in Death Valley National Park.
1.6 mi away
Ohyu RV Site
The Ohyu RV Sites are concession operated and offer 14 full hookup spaces for travelers seeking comfort in a dramatic desert setting.
1.6 mi away
Stovepipe Wells Village
This 83-room hotel has views of the Mesquite Flats Sand Dunes.
1.6 mi away
Stovepipe Wells Ranger Station
Sporadically staffed ranger station functions primarily as a self-pay kiosk for park passes.
