Road Cycling Highlight
Recommended by 3 road cyclists
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Death Valley National Park
Location: Inyo County, California, United States
The summit of the high dune is 1 mile (1.6km) each way. No formal trail. Of the seven sets of dunes in Death Valley, these are the most famous and accessible. This dune field includes three types of dunes: crescent, linear, and star shaped. Polygon-cracked clay of an ancient lakebed forms the floor. Mesquite trees have created large hummocks that provide stable habitats for wildlife.
Length can be flexible from 0 to 2 miles (3.2km) round trip out and back, Easy to Moderate
Located near Stovepipe Wells Village, 24mi/39km west of Furnace Creek.
May 2, 2017
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