Zabriskie Point – Badlands Loop in Gower Gulch loop from Zabriskie Point

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Zabriskie Point – Badlands Loop in Gower Gulch loop from Zabriskie Point

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Zabriskie Point – Badlands Loop in Gower Gulch loop from Zabriskie Point

02:08

7.48km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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111 m

Zabriskie Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

The lookout point is named after the mine owner Christian Breevort Zabriskie, born on October 16, 1864, who was Vice President and General Manager of the Pacific Coast Borax Company …

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1.36 km

Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice viewpoint of the Badlands and Zabriskie Point.

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1.78 km

Badlands Junction

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Branching off various paths through the Badands, e.g. towards Red Cathedral but also back to Zabriskie Point.

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2.27 km

Gower Gulch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

Gower Gulch Trail leads to a maze of golden colored hills and winding narrow canyons. The Gower Gulch is about 1.5 miles one-way. The most popular routes like the Badlands …

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5.41 km

Badlands Loop in Gower Gulch

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The loop trail takes you into the Death Valley hinterland alongside the Zabriskie Point lookout. The loop is approximately 4.3 km long and can be extended to around 13 km …

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7.48 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.51 km

2.97 km

Surfaces

4.27 km

2.47 km