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Jan 6, 2018 · Titus Canyon has it all—rugged mountains, colorful rock formations, a ghost town, petroglyphs, wildlife, rare plants and spectacular canyon narrows as a grand finale! Visitors to Titus Canyon often include a stop at Rhyolite ghost town before starting the one-way drive.
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- Driving Up Red Pass
- Leadfield Ghost Town
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Vehicle Requirements:High-clearance, 2wd. 4wd may be necessary after bad weather Distance:27 miles Time:2-3 hours Start: Nevada Highway 374 (Daylight Pass Road), 2 miles east of park boundary Road Conditions: One-way road from east; this dirt road is rough, steep and narrow; often closed due to snow, mud, or washouts; two-way section from west is g...
The beginning of the one-way drive starts just 2 miles east of the park boundary off NV Highway 374 (Daylight Pass Road). Say goodbye to pavement, because this is the last time you will see it for a while. (This is also one of the very few places with good cell reception anywhere near Death Valley, just FYI). The beginning of the drive is rather un...
Next, the road empties down into a mountain valley under colorful desert mountain peaks. Then you begin the ascent up and over Red Pass, named for the red dirt in the area. The road switchbacks up the mountainside and the road gets a little bumpier, but nothing that your average high-clearance vehicle can’t handle. At the top of Red Pass (Elevation...
All that’s left of the 1920’s mining boom town Leadfield are a couple of structures, cement foundations, and defunct mine shafts. But the town was doomed from the start because the claims of mining riches were a lie. A cunning swindler by the name of C.C. Julian planted lead in some prospecting holes, all in an elaborate scheme to fool investors. T...
Now onto the main event. Just after Leadfield, the road enters the top of Titus Canyon. The limestone cliffs towering high above the road are truly an incredible sight to behold. You may have seen canyons like this before, but probably never out the windshield of your car! About 1.5 miles from the “entrance” to Titus Canyon, you will pass Klare Spr...
Fall Canyon Trail
If hiking Titus Canyon next to vehicles kicking up dust doesn’t sound that fun, you should check out Fall Canyon. It offers a very similar vibe to Titus Canyon, but without any vehicle traffic. It’s about 6.6 miles round-trip to get to the dry fall, but you could still experience a lot of the beauty if you turn back early. The beginning of the trail skirts along the mountains for about a mile, but then quickly turns into tall canyons. The trailhead for Fall Canyon is right at the exit of Titu...
Thimble Peak Trail
A 3.2 Mile, 1,600 ft elevation climb to an epic peak. Park at the top of Red Pass and locate the trail on the south (left) bank of the road. The final part of the hike requires some minor scrambling. But the views from the top are worth the climb. [Alltrails]
Titanothere Canyon Trail
A rugged and unmaintained canyon hike at the south end of the Grapevine Mountains. It was named after the Titanothere dinosaur remains that were found in it. This out-and-back is commonly hiked to Lostman Spring for an 8.6-mile round-trip hike. The beginning of the hike is at these coordinates.
Driving Titus Canyon road is an epic adventure that you wont forget. It’s a great way to experience a variety of terrain at Death Valley National Park without hiking on foot. In our years of traveling, we’ve never driven a road quite like it. The slot canyon vibes are something that is typically only experienced via hiking trails. However, Titus Ca...
Aug 3, 2019 · Titus Canyon Road in Death Valley National Park is one of the best scenic drives we’ve ever done! Filled with stunning mountain passes, a ghost town, petroglyphs, and a huge canyon that you can drive through, Titus Canyon really has it all.
Discover this 25.4-mile point-to-point trail near Beatty, Nevada. Generally considered an easy route. This is a popular trail for mountain biking and scenic driving, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
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Mar 11, 2019 · Titus Canyon is one of the deepest and most awe-inspiring canyons found in Death Valley National Park. If you’re up for an incredibly scenic backcountry road, drive the 27 mile Titus Canyon Road: a narrow, twisting, one-way thrill ride. A high clearance vehicle will take adventurers up to the vibrantly colored hills of Red Pass.
It begins from Nevada 374, 6 miles southwest of Beatty in Nevada. Turn west on the graded dirt road sign-posted to Titus Canyon. The road enters Death Valley National Park by crossing the Von Schmidt line, the original boundary between California and Nevada and the present day state line. None of which are marked.
The epitome of a desert wonderland, Titus Canyon is a must for those wanting to experience the rugged mountains, vibrant rock formations, and captivating historical relics sitting here on the fringe of Death Valley National Park.
