![]() ![]() ![]() Water and flash floods come to rest and, as the water evaporates, minerals and salts are left behind.Īt 282 feet BELOW sea level, you’re standing at the lowest elevation in North America in what basically looks like purgatory. Badwater Basin consists of almost 200 square miles of salt flats - the result of precipitation drainage from bordering peaks. It looks like a whole lot of nothing from Badwater Road, but trust, this quick stop is necessary.ĭevil’s Golf Course is a salt pan on the valley floor but, unlike the flat salt you’ll see on the floor of Badwater Basin, the formations on this area’s surface are extremely jagged and uneven. You’ll see a whole lot of valley floor below you and you’ll come upon a sign for Devil’s Golf Course on the right. You have only 12 miles until the next stop.īack track a little bit and make a left onto Badwater Road. The dark spots capping the left side of the range are lava from millions of years ago. This used to be the bottom of a lake where mud, gravel, and volcanic ash settled, forming some amazing color variety in sediment on the now dry range. There’s a paved parking lot and a good amount of people walking up a paved road that overlooks the incredible Amargosa Range. Stay on 190 for about 30 minutes and you’ll see signs for Zabriskie Point. Wiggle your toes in the sand and get back in the car. These dunes are very easy to access right off of the road and include dead vegetation that make for some creative shots. If you’ve ever wanted to take a cheesy picture that looks like you’re in the middle of the Sahara, the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes supply just that. Proceed with caution, but it's unlikely a cow will hit your windshield. Once on the valley floor, you may have to drive through them. If it’s blustery, which I believe it most always is, you’re going to see some incredible dust storms (like twisters) below you, which is slightly intimidating. Upon entrance into the park, you’re going to drive down a very windy canyon. Download The Outbound's app for easy navigating on the road. Getting ready to nix Death Valley from your road trip because you only have one day? Don't! This National Park is well worth seeing even if 15 hours is all you've got. Leaving in the morning, it takes roughly 5.5 hours from Los Angeles to Death Valley National Park, and 4.5 hours on the way back, which does, since you were wondering, include a stop at In N’ Out Burger's drive-through. ![]()
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