Lotus Mine Road

4/5 (3 reviews)
Just outside of Death Valley National Park and within Goler Canyon, a short, twisty mining road leads to an expansive view of the Panamint Valley to the west. This nicely graded road snakes its way up the mountainside, much like Shafer Trail in Utah, passing by decrepit cabins, active mines, and a ... Read More
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Highlights of Lotus Mine Road

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Highest Elevation
3852 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
Lotus Mine Road
Nearest Town
Ballarat
Nearest Services
Furnace Creek
Management Agency
Death Valley National Park
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Overview

Just outside of Death Valley National Park and within Goler Canyon, a short, twisty mining road leads to an expansive view of the Panamint Valley to the west. This nicely graded road snakes its way up the mountainside, much like Shafer Trail in Utah, passing by decrepit cabins, active mines, and a massive, craggy 4000' monolith.

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2 Trail Concerns
3 Community Reviews
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