Death Valley National Park hiking guide
Darwin Falls Trail
A 6.7-mile out-and-back with 600 ft of climbing in Panamint Springs, rated moderate.
Key facts
- Length
- 6.7 mi (10.8 km)
- Elevation gain
- 600 ft (184 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- Panamint Springs
- Highest point
- 2,702 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,093 ft
About Darwin Falls Trail
Darwin Falls is a waterfall that flows year-round in a narrow canyon, where a stream keeps trees, ferns and reeds growing in the desert. The route follows a wash with stream crossings, slippery mud and some minor rock scrambling. Recent flooding has left debris and unstable dirt edges, so take care on the way. Panamint Springs Restaurant and the general store are about a kilometer away for a meal before or after.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
