Overview

Hype:

Death Valley is the lowest point in North America at 282 feet below sea level. It is also the hottest in the western hemisphere at a record 134 degrees. Things to do include: Racetrack Playa, Badwater Basin, and Artist's Drive.

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Fees: Entrance fee, optional camping

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Links: NPS

Getting There

Navigate to 36.366165, -116.704117.

Maps

Closest City or Region: Death Valley National Park, California

Coordinates: 36.366165, -116.704117

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June 24, 2024 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Tara Dye, Ondylyn Wagner, Marci Parker,

Story

Tara picked up her grocery order then finalized her packing. She left around 8:00 and met up with Marci, Ondy, and others to hike Mount Whitney. When they drove through Death Valley on the way, it was 122°.

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June 3, 2002 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Laura Dye, Jeremy Dye, Anthony Dye, Ondylyn Wagner, Zac Dye,

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