At 5,475 ft (1,669 m), the most breathtaking viewpoint in the park. Facing west, the view of the Panamint Mountains towering over the lowest point (-282ft / 86m) in North America (Badwater Basin) offers one of the best sunrises or sunsets in the park. The barely visible mountains on the far western horizon are the Sierra Nevadas, home to the highest point (14,505ft / 4,421m) in the contiguous United States - Mount Whitney.
Located 25mi / 40km from Furnace Creek along CA-190 east to Furnace Creek Wash Rd, then turn right and follow the paved route up to the viewpoint. Best biking conditions, and temperatures for visiting overall, are winter to spring, when the conditions are pleasant to bearable. Summer gets dangerously hot, despite the elevation. nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/must-see-highlights.htm

Mike

January 18, 2021

As with any trip to Death Valley, the temperature is a always an important factor. But keep in mind that if you do ride up to Dante's View, or any other part of the park, that there is rarely ever any shade. No trees or cloud cover. So the temperature readings you get from checking a weather app are not entirely indicative of what the conditions will be when you ride there. It will feel hotter on the asphalt and in direct sunlight. Choose your time of year accordingly.

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Distance 38.6 km

Uphill 1,670 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: Furnace Creek, Inyo County, California, United States

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