Upper Monarch Canyon in Death Valley National Park, CA

Hike Upper Monarch Canyon Death Valley National Park, CA

Class 1 3.0 miles 1000 gain 2-4 hrs Out + Back Oct 29, 2015
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Upper Monarch Canyon GPX Track

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Rather than walk through the plants and water in the canyon, I took the high road and scrambled up on the rock ridges to traverse the canyon and get to the falls. I rated this hike based on hiking through the canyon, though the way I went was more difficult (but kept me dry and without critters).

Beautiful waterfall in the middle of the desert with Death Valley backdrop. All-year Monarch natural spring. This is the route for Upper Monarch Canyon, click here for Lower Monarch Canyon.

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