Pyramid Peak
The 6,703-foot Pyramid Peak is the high point of the Funeral Mountains.
Plan Around Pyramid Peak
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Pyramid Peak Details
The 6,703-foot Pyramid Peak is the high point of the Funeral Mountains and a popular hiking destination on the east side of Death Valley National Park. Those who summit Pyramid Peak are treated to sweeping views of Death Valley, the Panamint Range, Telescope Peak, the Amargosa Valley, and more. The hike to the top of Pyramid Peak is 11 miles with a 3,700 elevation gain, with no marked trails.
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Nearby Parks Around Pyramid Peak
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Pyramid Peak
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2.5 mi away
Funeral Mountains Wilderness Area
This rarely visited 25,000-acre wilderness is accessible from Highway 190 or Highway 127.
4.2 mi away
Death Valley Scenic Byway
Driving through the hottest and driest place on the continent may not sound like your idea of fun, but this byway is one of those quintessential California road trips that is guaranteed to be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
8.7 mi away
Inyo Mine
The Inyo Mine was one of the more successful of the Death Valley gold-rush mines.
9.5 mi away
Hole in the Wall Trail
The Hole-in-the-Wall trail takes backpackers into a natural amphitheater in the Funeral Mountains.
9.5 mi away
Hole in the Wall Road
Hole in the Wall Road is a gravel track that runs for six miles along a dry wash and thru a narrow gap in a ridge.
