Driving the rough Wildrose Road in Death Valley
Usa, north-america
15.44 km
8 m
extreme
Year-round
Okay, road trip lovers, buckle up for Wildrose Road in California's Inyo County! Nestled in Death Valley National Park's Panamint Valley, this hidden gem is a super scenic escape east of the Sierra Nevada.
For about 9.6 miles, you'll wind through a rugged canyon landscape from Panamint Valley Road to Emigrant Canyon Road. Most of the road is paved, but there's a 2-mile section of graded gravel to keep things interesting. RVs, trailers, and wide buses should sit this one out because the road gets pretty narrow and twisty. Even sedans need to take it slow on the gravel section.
Now for the adventurous part: this canyon road can get seriously washed out! Never ever try to cross flowing water, just wait it out. Also, avoid driving in the canyons during rainstorms and watch out for water running in the washes. Oh, and be prepared for extreme weather — it's Death Valley, after all! Winter can bring snow and ice, leading to closures, and heavy rains can cause flooding. But if you're prepared, the views are totally worth it!
Where is it?
Driving the rough Wildrose Road in Death Valley is located in Usa (north-america). Coordinates: 43.5127, -96.3577
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 15.44 km
- Max Elevation
- 8 m
- Difficulty
- extreme
- Coordinates
- 43.5127, -96.3577
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