Owlshead Mountains
This Mojave Desert mountain range lies at the southern end of Death Valley National Park.
Plan Around Owlshead Mountains
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Owlshead Mountains Details
This Mojave Desert mountain range lies at the southern end of Death Valley National Park and is one of the ranges that fringe the valley itself. Granite Canyon and Through Canyon, both destinations for backcountry hikers, are among the many desert canyons located in the Owlshead Mountains. The mountains are considered one of the most remote areas of Death Valley.
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Nearby Parks Around Owlshead Mountains
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Owlshead Mountains
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10.3 mi away
Saratoga Springs
The Saratoga Springs pupfish is the most famous (and endangered) resident of this spring-fed marshland.
12.3 mi away
Confidence Mill
It's never great when you name your gold-mining operation "Confidence" and pundits start appending "Lost" to the front.
12.3 mi away
Owlshead Mountains Trail
The Owlshead Mountains backpacking route begins at the Confidence Mill site .
12.6 mi away
Harry Wade Road
Harry Wade Road follows the Amargosa River into the southernmost end of Death Valley.
12.7 mi away
Shoreline Butte
Shoreline Butte was once an island in the vast, deep glacial lake that filled Death Valley after the last ice age.
