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Furnace Creek

Zabriskie Point – Golden Canyon Trail loop from Zabriskie Point

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Inyo County

Furnace Creek

Zabriskie Point – Golden Canyon Trail loop from Zabriskie Point

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Zabriskie Point – Golden Canyon Trail loop from Zabriskie Point

03:11

10.4km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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37 m

Zabriskie Point

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The lookout point is named after the mine owner Christian Breevort Zabriskie, born on October 16, 1864, who was Vice President and General Manager of the Pacific Coast Borax Company …

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1.71 km

Badlands Junction

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Branching off various paths through the Badands, e.g. towards Red Cathedral but also back to Zabriskie Point.

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2.35 km

Manly Beacon

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The fastest way to get here is to start from Badwater Road. Alternatively, you can hike here from Zabriskie Point via the Badlands Loop. This route is then a bit longer.

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4.52 km

Golden Canyon Trail

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Golden Canyon is a section near the Badlands Loop and can be extended as a hike into Gower Gulch. You will enjoy the colorful rock formations, but try to avoid to hike in the heat of the day.

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6.12 km

Upper Golden Canyon Trail

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The Golden Canyon shows its most beautiful side on all sides. But be careful. You should take enough to drink with you on this hiking trail. It can get very …

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6.83 km

View of Red Cathedral Canyon, Death Valley National Park

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As you approach Red Cathedral, this spot offers spectacular views of the canyon and a less crowded perspective compared to what you can see from Zabriskie Point. It's an ideal quiet spot to stop and take in the beautiful scenery.

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6.84 km

Red Cathedral

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The Red Cathedral is a crimson cliff that stands out 183 meters above and behind the yellow and brown slopes and walls of the Golden Canyon. The origin of the …

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9.22 km

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Nice viewpoint of the Badlands and Zabriskie Point.

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10.4 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

274 m

Surfaces

5.43 km

4.66 km

274 m

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Tuesday 26 May

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Zabriskie Point – Golden Canyon Trail loop from Zabriskie Point

Zabriskie Point

Badlands Junction

Manly Beacon

Golden Canyon Trail

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View of Red Cathedral Canyon, Death Valley National Park

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