Death Valley National Park – Artist's Palette loop from Furnace Creek

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Death Valley National Park – Artist's Palette loop from Furnace Creek

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Death Valley National Park – Artist's Palette loop from Furnace Creek

02:50

41.5km

680m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 220 m for 115 m

After 478 m for 142 m

After 24.0 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

406 m

Furnace Creek Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Furnace Creek Visitor Center offers information to visitors about the Death Valley and the small community of Furnace Creek. Here you can find water fountains, bathrooms, food services and small exhibitions about the ecosystem and the village.

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1.37 km

Death Valley National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

The ranch is a good place to spend a night in the Valley of Death. A bath in the evening in the open outdoor pool you should definitely treat yourself. …

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16.9 km

Artists Drive Loop start

Highlight • Trail

Several stops along this one-way loop road invite for short hikes to viewpoints and into the colorful eroded dry beds of small canyons.

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17.1 km

Artist's Drive

Highlight • Natural Monument

A scenic loop paved through multi-hued volcanic and sedimentary hills. Artist's Palette is especially photogenic in late afternoon light. The 9 mi (14 km) road is one-way and you won't …

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21.7 km

Artist Drive Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

With every turn of the paved Artist Drive new colorful vistas open up, some with cool canyons and valleys to explore on foot.

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22.4 km

Artist's Drive Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this point along the road, there's ample space on both sides, and you can dismount off your bike to take in the natural marvel surrounding you while you recharge.

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24.1 km

Artist's Palette

Highlight • Natural Monument

A badlands-type of colorful layers of soft sediment. The most spectacular colors are best visible very early or very late in the day, especially after recent rain.

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26.9 km

Viewpoint

41.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types