Marble Canyon Death Valley Backpacking
The cottonwood marble loop is death valley s premier backpacking route as it passes through cottonwood canyon which is often lush green and marble canyon which is visually stunning with towering marble narrows over the course of three days.
Marble canyon death valley backpacking. A guide to the park s greatest hiking adventures this book includes detailed information about 57 of the best day hikes and extended backpacking trips in death valley. I backpacked starting from cottonwood and ending in marble canyon. Marble canyon is so majestic. The lower portion of marble canyon is widely regarded as one of the best canyons in death valley because it has spectacular scenery which includes a section of towering slot narrows made of marble walls.
Difficulties encountered on the backpacking loop include driving to the starting point with the proper. Great spot to cache water if you are willing to drive a little. Hiking death valley national park. This loop can be done in three days and i would rate it moderately strenuous at that pace.
Number 1 backpacking trip in death valley allow at least 4 to 5 days to thoroughly enjoy this wondrous backpacking trip with its many side canyons and attractions. The 1 8mi 2 9km road requires a 4x4 high clearance vehicle due to small boulders and tight corners through the rocky wash. Descending into marble canyon we ll enjoy hiking through towering narrows and spot prehistoric petroglyphs along with epically ancient fossils. It includes gps coordinates for the trailheads mile by mile directional cues rich narratives and beautiful photographs.
What many don t realize is you can drive nearly all the way up to where marble canyon starts. You can drive the family there and do a short 3 mile out and back hike and see one of the greatest views of death valley. Winter trips if you want to get out hiking this winter death valley is a great place to do it. This is a hidden gem in death valley.
The cottonwood canyon marble canyon loop is one of the few backpacking trails in death valley that is actually a trail. The 8 5mi 13 7km road requires a 4x4 vehicle due to deep sand rocky washes tight corners and small boulders.