Schwaub Peak
The second-highest point in the Funeral Mountains.
Plan Around Schwaub Peak
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Schwaub Peak Details
The second-highest point in the Funeral Mountains, Schwaub Peak stands 6,448 feet tall and is an occasional hiker's destination. The moderately difficult route to the summit begins at Inyo Mine and includes visits to the Red Amphitheater and Hole-in-the-Wall before ending at Highway 190. It's about 20 miles all the way, although some hikers shorten the trip by arranging for a pickup at the Red Amphitheater jeep trail.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Schwaub Peak
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2.2 mi away
Timbisha Shoshone Tribe
The Timbisha Shoshone Tribe are the native people of Death Valley.
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Mustard Canyon
Mustard Canyon is a convenient hike/drive/bike route close to Furnace Creek.
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Salt Creek
The brackish, spring-fed waters of Salt Creek harbor the Death Valley pupfish.
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Harmony Borax Works
The Harmony Borax Works, established in 1883, was one of the first industries established in Death Valley.
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Harmony Borax Works Interpretive Trail
A short, paved interpretive trail at the Harmony Borax Works explains the importance of borax.
