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Best of Death Valley Ubehebe Crater & Racetrack


A visit to Ubehebe Crater is an excellent sidetrip from Scotty's Castle.

 

    Ubehebe Crater
   

   You can expect a stiff, cool breeze on the edge of Ubehebe Crater, located in the northern section of the park. This crater is a spectacular remnant of a violent volcanic explosion that occurred some 3000 years ago.

   The crater's bottom is 462 feet below the west rim, reachable by a trail that starts at the parking lot. It's an easy five-minute hike down, but you'll huff 'n puff climbing back up the loose cinder trail! Climb two steps up and slide one step back down...all the way back up to the rim!

 
    Little Hebe Crater  
       Also a short hike away is Little Hebe Crater, a series of three craters within a crater. With deep volcanic craters on either side, you'll have plenty of extraordinary photo opportunities!  
    Racetrack  
 

   A fascinating mystery to man for over 100 years, the moving rocks of the racetrack will inspire awe.

   Although the rocks have never actually been observed in motion, a graphical sign at this attraction explains the current theory for their motion. Please do not disturb the rocks so that others who come after you can enjoy it, too!