Sulfur Mine Summit Crossing

Total Miles
12.2

Elevation

1,592.99 ft

Duration

1 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Fall, Summer, Spring

Trail Overview

This trail is part of the Death Valley/Big Pine Road. It is the summit crossing between the west side where Eureka Dunes is located and the east side at Crankshaft Crossing. The west side starts at 3,300 feet and summits at the Sulfur Mine at 5,226 feet. Then the trail comes down to the east side at 3,895 feet. Watch the weather and snow forecast.

Photos of Sulfur Mine Summit Crossing

Sulfur Mine Summit Crossing
Sulfur Mine Summit Crossing

Difficulty

The gravel/dirt/rocky road is typically graded by the Death Valley National Park. But weather can close the pass.

Technical Rating

2

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