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Hiking at low elevations during the summer is not recommended. Always carry water, even in the winter. Avoid hiking in canyons during heavy rains because of potential flash flood danger. Do not remove any natural or cultural features from the park. | |
| Maps | |
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Acrobat PDF, Macintosh & PC (...) provided by the National Park
Service. (1.1 MB) Adobe Illustrator 8.0 file (1.5MB) Park Map Shaded Relief Full resolution JPEG file (6.9MB) |
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Death Valley is generally sunny, dry, and clear throughout the year. The winters are mild with occasional winter storms, but summers are extremely hot and dry. Summer high temperatures commonly run above 120 degrees fahrenheit. Comfortable clothing providing sun protection and a broad brimmed hat are recommended in summer. Winter requires warmer clothing and light to medium jackets. Sturdy walking shoes are important year round. |
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| Back-Country Hiking | |
| Check with a park ranger at the Visitor Center or at a Ranger
Station to fill out a voluntary Backcountry Camping Permit before departing
on your trips. Solo hikers should, at the very least, be sure to let someone
know where you are going and your estimated time of return. Your contact will be
responsible for initiating a search if you do not return on time. To assist rangers in case a search is
necessary, you can provide more detailed information on a Backcountry Hiker Form.
In temperatures over 90 F, hiking can be especially hazardous. During hot spring, summer or fall months one gallon of water per person per day is the minimum you should carry. Many of the springs in Death Valley are either dry or have been contaminated by burros, so do not rely on them. Do not camp in drainages or washes. Camp at least two miles from a maintained road and 200 yards from water sources. |
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