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White Cap Mountain
Also known as White Top Mountain, this remote peak offers a great view of Death Valley.
Plan Around White Cap Mountain
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White Cap Mountain Details
Also known as White Top Mountain, this remote peak offers a great view of Death Valley as well as the chance to see rock formations rich with fossils. Look, but don't take! To get here, turn left at Teakettle Junction onto Hidden Valley Road, then go 3.2 miles and turn left onto White Top Mountain Road. A high-clearance, 4WD vehicle is required.
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Nearby Parks Around White Cap Mountain
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Nearby Points of Interest Around White Cap Mountain
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7.2 mi away
Lost Burro Mine
One of the better preserved abandoned mining communities in Death Valley.
7.3 mi away
Teakettle Junction
Tradition allows for visitors to leave teakettles inscribed with messages on the Teakettle Junction sign.
7.8 mi away
Tin Mountain
Tin Mountain is a prominent landmark on the south end of Death Valley.
10.3 mi away
Bighorn Gorge Trail
The 10-mile hike to Bighorn Gorge is for serious backpackers.
10.6 mi away
The Racetrack
The most famous of Death Valley's "playas" -- dry lake beds -- the Racetrack is known for its "moving rocks."
