Death Valley National Park · CA
Telescope Peak (Death Valley)
Hard · Day hike · Best in Spring, Fall
Length
14 mi
Gain
3,000 ft
Scenery
★★★★☆
About this trail
The highest point in Death Valley NP at 11,049 ft, named for its commanding view of both Badwater (-282 ft) and Mt Whitney (14,505 ft) on the same horizon.
Highlights
- Bristlecone pines
- Badwater + Whitney visible together
- Snow possible into June
Get there
Start: Trailhead · 36.2306, -117.0644
Open driving directions in Google Maps →Along the way
- Mahogany Flat TH@ mile 0· 8,133 ft
- Arcane Meadows@ mile 2
- Bristlecone pines@ mile 4
- Telescope Peak summit@ mile 7· 11,049 ft
- Badwater Basin view (-282 ft)@ mile 7
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