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Death Valley Backpacking Trip

United States

3 days

Difficulty:Moderate

Skill:Beginner

Group size:6

Highlights

The Cottonwood to Marble Canyon Loop – This a three day loop trip that takes us up Cottonwood Creek past small desert springs and over a pass and back down well named Marble Canyon with a sandy wash between soaring grey marble walls and hidden traces of past civilizations.

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Itinerary

Death Valley Backpacking Trip

DAY 1

Start your trip to the 1st campsite

You will meet at Stovepipe Wells on the west side of Death Valley, do an equipment check and then shuttle to the start of the hike in Cottonwood Canyon. The road approach is rough and sandy, so the guides will make sure to have the right vehicle(s) to get there. How far you could get up the road depends upon the vehicles and road condition. .

From here you will make your way up an old road bed and dry alluvial wash to the spring at the end of the old road and set up camp for the night there under Cottonwood trees and willows.

Distance covered- 8.5 miles.

Elevation Gain - 2300ft

Elevation Loss -360 ft

DAY 2

Camp near Deadhorse Canyon

DAY 3

Enjoy the Marble canyon before you head home

DAY 1

Start your trip to the 1st campsite

DAY 2

Camp near Deadhorse Canyon

DAY 3

Enjoy the Marble canyon before you head home

Trip Inclusions

Guide fees

Fees for a Guide required for your adventure.

Local guide

A knowledgeable guide to provide insights and information about the places visited.

Some meals

Selected meals provided as part of the tour package, which may include breakfast, lunch, or dinner on certain days.

What's not included

Alcoholic beverages

Costs for any alcoholic drinks consumed during the trip.

Gratuities

All the guide gratuities throughout your adventure.

Transfers

Transportation to and from the airport and between different destinations as part of the itinerary.

Flights

All the flight charges required for your adventure.

Porter

Services of a porter to help carry luggage at various points during the trip.

Travel insurance

Travel insurance from a trusted provider for your adventure.

Accommodation

Day 1 - 4

For this trip, you'll be camping in tents. The guides will provide the tents, and they are set up for double occupancy.

Cancellation Policy

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Departure Dates

from $895 /person

Private groups?

Minimum 5 people, and choose any date.

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