Sperry Wash
Total Miles
28.7
Elevation
714.78 ft
Duration
5 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Trail Overview
Many people drive or ride this trail as a diversion from the sand-only routes at Dumont Dunes. Snowbirds come to Tecopa to enjoy a variety of campgrounds and resorts with mineral hot springs. Rockhounds search for petrified wood, amethyst and opals. Green-sticker vehicles are allowed to Wpt. 04. Stay on marked route only.
Photos of Sperry Wash
Difficulty
Easy: Trail follows mostly sandy wash bottoms where flash floods are possible. You'll cross the Amargosa River many times, but it is usually dry or very shallow. Route markers are often washed away, and route-finding can be challenging in spots.
History
As you pass through Amargosa Canyon, look for remains of the old Tonopah & Tidewater Railroad that was built in 1905. It continued up Amargosa Canyon and serviced many important mining operations in Death Valley. The town of Sperry serviced the railroad during that time.
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