Death Valley National Park in Inyo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Golden Canyon Trail
Photographed by Craig Baker
1. Golden Canyon Trail Marker
From the very early days of tourism in Death Valley, visitors wanted to explore the geologic treasures found in Golden Canyon. Once a road travelled up the canyon, but now only remnants of asphalt remain and the route is now Death Valley's most popular trail. Visitors can choose between a short stroll or a four-mile loop trail, winding past Manly Beacon and down Gower Gulch, returning to the parking area at Golden Canyon. A spur trail leads to Zabriskie Point.
Erected by Death Valley National Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 36° 25.236′ N, 116° 50.794′ W. Marker is in Death Valley National Park, California, in Inyo County. It can be reached from Badwater Road 2 miles south of California Route 190, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Death Valley CA 92328, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Desolation Canyon (approx. 1.8 miles away); Zabriskie Point (approx. 1.9 miles away); Death Valley 49ers Gateway (approx. 2 miles away); Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley (approx. 2.7 miles away); Borax Museum (approx. 2.7 miles away); 20 Mule Team Wagon Train (approx. 2.8 miles away); Old Dinah (approx. 2.8 miles away); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Death Valley National Park.
Another marker is no longer nearby. 20 Mule Team Barn (was approx. 2.7 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 3, 2022
2. Golden Canyon Trail and Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 3, 2022
3. Trail Sign
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 30, 2025
4. Ranger-Led Hike in Golden Canyon
courtesy National Park Service
5. Star Wars was filmed in Golden Canyon
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 495 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 15, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on March 31, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on April 17, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
