Echo Canyon Trail

4.2/5 (15 reviews)
Echo Canyon boasts Death Valley's best qualities with its spectacular scenery, twisty canyons, rock arches, and mining history. It leads to the once famed "Inyo Mine," which was one of the earliest gold discoveries on the west side of the Funeral Range and also the only mine on that side, that prod...Read More
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Highlights of Echo Canyon Trail

Beginner Category IconBeginner
Camping Category IconCamping
Desert Category IconDesert
Ghost Town Category IconGhost Town
Mine Category IconMine
Wash Category IconWash
Highest Elevation
3739 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
Echo Canyon Trail
Nearest Town
Furnace Creek
Nearest Services
Furnace Creek
Management Agency
National Park Service
District

Overview

Echo Canyon boasts Death Valley's best qualities with its spectacular scenery, twisty canyons, rock arches, and mining history. It leads to the once famed "Inyo Mine," which was one of the earliest gold discoveries on the west side of the Funeral Range and also the only mine on that side, that produced more than an occasional sack of gold. The drive is peaceful through the sometimes tight canyon and is complete with an arch named the "Eye of the Needle" that you can't miss. With its nine designated and reserved campsites, scenery, and history, it's the perfect stop for a night on the way in or out of Death Valley.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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12 Waypoints
38 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
15 Community Reviews
1 Video
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