Owl Hole Spring Road - Death Valley National Park

This easy 4x4 backcountry route is the only access to the remote Owlshead Mountains in the extreme southwestern corner of Death Valley National Park. It is perhaps the most remote backcountry road in the Park and far from much else. Wide open vistas with unusual geologic formations and the possibili... Read More
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Highlights of Owl Hole Spring Road - Death Valley National Park

Altitude Category Icon Altitude
Camping Category Icon Camping
Desert Category Icon Desert
Overland Category Icon Overland
Scenic Category Icon Scenic
Wash Category Icon Wash
Highest Elevation
3989 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
N/A
Nearest Town
Shoshone
Nearest Services
Shoshone
Management Agency
Death Valley National Park
District

Overview

This easy 4x4 backcountry route is the only access to the remote Owlshead Mountains in the extreme southwestern corner of Death Valley National Park. It is perhaps the most remote backcountry road in the Park and far from much else. Wide open vistas with unusual geologic formations and the possibility of observing military aircraft training await you. You will climb nearly 4000 feet in elevation with stunning scenery along the route with the possibility of spotting wild burros and desert bighorn sheep.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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8 Waypoints
26 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
1 Community Reviews
1 Video
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