Wildrose Peak Trail
The hike to Wildrose Peak is one of the few hikes in the park that are comfortable during the summer months.
Plan Around Wildrose Peak Trail
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Wildrose Peak Trail Details
The Wildrose Peak Trail not only allows you to see the historic Death Valley charcoal kilns, it's one of the few hikes in the park that are comfortable during the summer months. That's because it starts at high elevation and climbs more than 2,200 vertical feet to the top of 9,064 Wildrose Peak. The trail is especially steep toward the end, but you'll be distracted by great views most of the way. Trailhead is at the Charcoal Kilns parking area on upper Wildrose Canyon Road.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
4.2 miles
Estimated time
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Wildrose Peak Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Wildrose Peak Trail
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0.1 mi away
Charcoal Kilns
Built in 1877, this series of 10 beehive-shaped masonry kilns were used to turn wood into charcoal fuel to feed a pair of smelters at nearby lead and silver mines.
0.8 mi away
Thorndyke Campground (Primitive)
Thorndike Campground is a primitive, first come, first served campground located at 7,400 feet in the Panamint Mountains.
1.3 mi away
Mahogany Flat Campground (Primitive)
Mahogany Flat Campground, at 8,200 feet, is the highest-altitude campground in the park.
1.3 mi away
Telescope Peak
Boasting one of the best views over Death Valley, this 14-mile round trip hike gains over 3,000-feet in elevation in just under 4 hours.
2.1 mi away
Rogers Peak
At nearly 10,000 feet high, Rogers Peak is among the highest points in the Panamint Mountains.
