Zabriskie Point is a 0.4 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Death Valley, California that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round.
Death Valley National Park charges a fee to enter. Fees are $30 per vehicle or $25 per motorcycle. If you are entering on foot, horse, or bike the fee is $15 per person. You can also purchase a park specific annual pass for $55. Surrounded by a maze of wildly eroded and vibrantly colored badlands, this short hike to a spectacular view is one of the park's most famous. Zabriskie Point is a popular sunrise and sunset viewing location. The viewpoint is a short walk uphill from the parking area. Located east of Furnace Creek on Hwy 19.
Parking at the trailhead.
Death Valley National Park P.O. Box 579 Death Valley, CA 92328 Visitor Information (760) 786-3200 Fax (760) 786-3246 Death Valley NP - http://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/furnacecreekarea.htm
The Badlands were pretty cool to see. Very short walk and paved. You can go out onto the rocks a little bit. A great place to stop!
Beautiful views. My route takes you to Red Cathedral's summit. The route isn't as hard as it looks