a day / 75 miles / 2 hours 30 minutes
A gateway to over 3.3 million acres of spectacular scenery, expansive vistas, rare desert wildlife, and historical and cultural sites; this byway travels through sculpted hills and shifting sand dunes and even dips below sea level. Death Valley features the lowest point and the hottest place in North America.
Day 1
9:00 - 61.9 miles / 2 hours 3 minutes - 11:03
Furnace Creek Visitor Center and Museum
The visitor center in Furnace Creek marks the beginning of the Death Valley Scenic Byway. Start here to get the story and context of the amazing sites you are about to encounter on this unique drive through the Death Valley Area. Discuss your travels with a ranger, tour the museum of geology and history, and plan your itinerary.
Check out the visitor center bookstore to pick up some books about the history of the area or perhaps a map to plan your drive.11:48 - 13.3 miles / 26 minutes - 12:15