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Things to do in Death Valley: 1 local trip idea

A ready-made adventure day trip in Death Valley, California, with 6 stops in order.

Adventure trip

Canyons, Dunes & Salt Flats

6 stops · about 9 hr of stops · ~$80 per person

An action-packed day exploring Death Valley's most dramatic landscapes, from climbing massive sand dunes and hiking narrow slot canyons to walking the lowest salt flats in North America.

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    Toll Road Restaurant

    Death Valley National Park, 51880 CA-190, DEATH VALLEY, CA 92328, USA
    Toll Road Restaurant, Death Valley

    Fuel up with a hearty classic breakfast buffet or a la carte options before hitting the trails.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$20 per person · Directions
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    Mosaic Canyon Road & Mosaic Canyon Trail

    Mosaic Canyon Rd & Mosaic Canyon Trail, California 92328, USA

    Hike and scramble through narrow, polished marble slot canyon walls just a short drive from breakfast.

    about 2 hr · Free · Directions
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    The Ranch 1849 Restaurant

    2 Echo Canyon Rd, DEATH VALLEY, CA 92328, USA
    The Ranch 1849 Restaurant, Death Valley

    Stop in for a casual lunch buffet or grab-and-go options to recharge mid-day.

    ★ 2.5 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$25 per person · Directions
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    Golden Canyon Trailhead

    Badwater Rd, DEATH VALLEY, CA 92328, USA
    Golden Canyon Trailhead, Death Valley

    Hike past towering golden badlands and vibrant red rock formations to the Red Cathedral.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 2 hr 30 min · Free · Directions
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    Badwater Basin

    Death Valley National Park, Badwater Rd, California 92328, USA
    Badwater Basin, Death Valley

    Walk out onto the surreal, geometric salt flats of the lowest point in North America at sunset.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 1 hr · Free · Directions
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    Last Kind Words Saloon

    Death Valley National Park, The Ranch at, CA-190, DEATH VALLEY, CA 92328, USA
    Last Kind Words Saloon, Death Valley

    Celebrate your active day with wild-west flair, craft beer, and a hearty burger.

    ★ 3.7 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$35 per person · Directions

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