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Furnace Creek

Golden Canyon Trail – Upper Golden Canyon Trail loop from Golden Canyon Parking

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Inyo County

Furnace Creek

Golden Canyon Trail – Upper Golden Canyon Trail loop from Golden Canyon Parking

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4.8

(18)

455

hikers

Golden Canyon Trail – Upper Golden Canyon Trail loop from Golden Canyon Parking

01:27

4.76km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Death Valley National Park

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Parking

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34 m

Golden Canyon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

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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2.38 km

Cathedral Peak

Highlight • Summit

walking stick helps on the descent

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2.40 km

Red Cathedral

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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2.41 km

View of Red Cathedral Canyon, Death Valley National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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2.47 km

Upper Golden Canyon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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4.06 km

Golden Canyon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

A wide gravel road leads from the parking lot through Golden Canyon, offering magnificent views of the golden and turquoise cliffs of the surrounding mountains.

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4.76 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.72 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.72 km

< 100 m

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Sunday 5 July

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Golden Canyon Trail – Upper Golden Canyon Trail loop from Golden Canyon Parking

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Cathedral Peak

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View of Red Cathedral Canyon, Death Valley National Park

Upper Golden Canyon Trail

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