Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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Attractions Near Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes

Mosaic Canyon Trail

5.54 km away from here

Mosaic Canyon is a 4 mile hike in Death Valley with short sections of rock scrambling.The trailhead begins at the end of Mosaic Canyon Road, a 2.3 mile dirt road that begins just across the street from Stovepipe Wells Campground. The road is usually passable for most passenger cars, but you may want to check with the rangers if there’s been rain recently. Although there are some nice, shady sections of the trail here.

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Salt Creek Interpretive Trail

11.31 km away from here

This short hike along Salt Creek takes hikers through one of the more unique areas of Death Valley National Park. With the surprising presence of water in the midst of the salt flats, this area looks positively lush compared to the rest of the basin.This is a very popular area for hiking, walking, and other nature trips, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

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Death Valley National Park

12.57 km away from here

Death Valley National Park, the hottest and driest national park in the United States, located in Death Valley, largely in southwestern California, though a small portion extends into Nevada’s Bullfrog Hills. The park is home to many species of plants and animals that have adapted to this harsh desert environment including creosote bush, Joshua tree, bighorn sheep, coyote, and the endangered Death Valley pupfish, a survivor from much wetter times.

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Keane Wonder Mine

20.4 km away from here

The Keane Wonder Mine and mill is an abandoned mining facility located within Death Valley National Park in Inyo County, California. It is located in the Funeral Mountains east of Death Valley and Furnace Creek, California. It was among the most successful gold mines in the valley and followed the course of a rich vein of ore. The miners attempted to remove as much of the ore as possible, and as a result dug out large areas, with only a few pillars to keep the mine from collapsing.

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Titus Canyon Road.

24.82 km away from here

This road is no ordinary route; it's a 27-mile gravel narrow road that winds its way through the rugged and beautiful backcountry of Death Valley National Park. Along the way, you'll find yourself in awe of the stunning scenery that surrounds you - towering cliffs, colorful rock formations, and endless vistas. But fair warning, this road is not for the faint of heart. It's narrow, with steep turns and the occasional drop-off, so you'll want to keep your hands at ten and two.

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Harmony Borax Works

26.02 km away from here

An abandoned borax mine. They became famous through the use of large twenty-mule teams and double wagons which hauled borax through the long overland route to the closest railroad in Mojave, California.

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Discover More Attractions in Inyo County, Home of Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes

Inyo County

Almost one-half of Inyo Country is within Death Valley National Park. With a population density of 1.8 people per square mile, it also has the second-lowest population density in California, after Alpine County.

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Location of Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes

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