Death Valley National Park hiking guide
Golden Canyon Trail
A 3-mile out-and-back with 590 ft of climbing in Furnace Creek, rated moderate.
Key facts
- Length
- 3.0 mi (4.8 km)
- Elevation gain
- 590 ft (181 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- Furnace Creek
- Highest point
- 436 ft
- Lowest point
- -148 ft
About Golden Canyon Trail
Navigate through a labyrinth of golden hills, badlands, and narrow canyons. The trail offers stunning vistas and unique rock formations, including the Red Cathedral. Hikers can experience a variety of landscapes typical of Death Valley, making it a must-do adventure.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
