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Death Valley National Park hiking guide

Fall Canyon Trail

A 6.1-mile out-and-back with 1,380 ft of climbing in Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, rated moderate.

Fall Canyon Trail, Death Valley National Park
Photo: NPS Photo

Key facts

Length
6.1 mi (9.9 km)
Elevation gain
1,380 ft (420 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
Highest point
2,308 ft
Lowest point
922 ft

About Fall Canyon Trail

Hike through a stunning gorge carved into the Grapevine Mountains, featuring vibrant rock formations and narrows. The trail offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, including towering walls and unique geological patterns. It ends at a picturesque dryfall, making it a memorable experience for hikers.

Route map

Route map of Fall Canyon Trail in Death Valley National Park0.5 miN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Fall Canyon Trail1,0001,5002,0000246Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 2,308 ftLow 922 ft
Elevation runs from 922 ft to 2,308 ft over 6.1 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes

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