Zabriskie Point – Golden Canyon Trail loop from Zabriskie Point

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Zabriskie Point – Golden Canyon Trail loop from Zabriskie Point

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Zabriskie Point – Golden Canyon Trail loop from Zabriskie Point

03:53

13.7km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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Death Valley National Park

Waypoints

Start point

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498 m

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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911 m

Viewpoint

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Nice viewpoint of the Badlands and Zabriskie Point.

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1.81 km

Zabriskie Point

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Zabriskie Point is one of the most popular spots in Death Valley National Park. It can be reached by several trails, including the Zabriskie Point Trial, which is not too …

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2.06 km

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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11.3 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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13.5 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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13.7 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.23 km

4.12 km

767 m

546 m

Surfaces

9.54 km

2.54 km