Hiking Death Valley National Park This Year

Death Valley is an extraordinary desert in Northern California, within the northern Mojave Desert. During the winter, it is among the hottest places in the world, with the Sierra Nevada’s and other deserts in the Middle East. In the spring and summer, the temperature rarely dips below freezing. The lush landscape of Death Valley offers hiking opportunities through challenging terrain and spectacular scenery. In the spring and summer, a light frost can fall on the surface of the snow-capped mountains, giving a stunning contrast to the orange, green blanket of trees that blanket much of the surrounding area.

Hiking can be an inexpensive adventure, but when you consider the scenery and the opportunities for adventure, the price can become well worth it. Hiking can be done on a budget, or even for a small group, if you book on a package tour. If you are planning to do a Death Valley hike on your own, you can take advantage of guided tours of the park. There are also several guided tours available at a reasonable rate. There are also many private trips available, especially during the peak winter months. Many companies will gladly arrange a tour for you, as long as you meet minimum requirements.

For the ultimate experience, consider combining your Death Valley hike with a day of climbing and sightseeing. You can make this combination a bit easier by setting up the conditions for the day ahead. Before you leave, be sure to allow enough time for getting supplies ready and researching the area. Plan the route using a GPS device and write down your estimated mileage. Also pack a camera and take pictures. If you like to do research, writing up notes can help make the trip more enjoyable.

The best way to plan a Death Valley hike through the parks resources is to create a plan from the beginning, taking into consideration the time of year and the amount of distance you’ll be covering. If possible, plan to cover the bulk of the park in one day. The lower part of the park contains less shrubbery, and hence you will see fewer species of birds and other wildlife. However, the higher elevations of the park are home to elk, buffalo, coyote, mountain goats, and several species of birds.

In addition to the natural vegetation in Death Valley National Park, you’ll find flat sandy dunes that act as perfect walkways. If you’re looking for a challenging and long hiking trail, the flat sand dunes make an ideal destination. Hikers often refer to the dunes as “the walking trails of Death Valley,” as they traverse them at a faster pace and for longer periods of time than if they had to trek over vegetation covered with snow.

To make your Death Valley hike one of the best you’ve ever experienced, prepare in advance. In just two weeks you can visit the park and start. But it takes many months to prepare and learn the trails thoroughly. If you’ve never tackled a hiking trip of this length before, you have to realize that you may need to get back on your feet every couple of weeks because you cannot keep going at your current pace for more than a few days. And if you do not acclimate yourself quickly, you might wind up catching a cold or the flu while camping out in Death Valley.