Owls Hole Springs
Total Miles
22.5
Technical Rating
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
This corrugated road is the only access to the Owls Hole mining area, which is known for--among other minerals--ramsdellite, which is used in lithium batteries. It is perhaps the most remote backcountry road in the park, with open vistas with unusual geologic formations. Also, watch for those military jets overhead.
Photos of Owls Hole Springs
Difficulty
There's some vehicle-rattling corrugation that is typical of Death Valley.
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