Wood Canyon

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Woods Canyon, situated on the west side of Butte Valley, is this rarely visited mining camp from the early mining area of Death Valley. Because of its remote location, many of the items left behind by the miners remain today, making this a must-stop when exploring the area. At the end of this scen...Read More
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Highlights of Wood Canyon

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Beginner Category IconBeginner
Camping Category IconCamping
Desert Category IconDesert
Ghost Town Category IconGhost Town
Iconic Category IconIconic
Mine Category IconMine
Overland Category IconOverland
Rock Category IconRock
Sand Category IconSand
Scenic Category IconScenic
Snow Wheeling Category IconSnow Wheeling
Wash Category IconWash
Highest Elevation
4726 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
South
Official Trail Name
Wood Canyon
Nearest Town
Furnace Creek
Nearest Services
Furnace Creek
Management Agency
Death Valley National Park
District
Death Valley National Park

Overview

Woods Canyon, situated on the west side of Butte Valley, is this rarely visited mining camp from the early mining area of Death Valley. Because of its remote location, many of the items left behind by the miners remain today, making this a must-stop when exploring the area. At the end of this scenic canyon is Wood Camp, with its cabin and artifacts.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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3 Waypoints
11 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
3 Community Reviews
1 Video
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