- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic Map The largest national park in the contiguous
United States Death Valley protects more than 5 000 square miles of the Mojave Desert--93% of
which is federally designated wilderness--encompassing land between the Amargosa Range to the
east the Panamint Range to the west and beyond. Death Valley is one of the world's hottest
driest and lowest places. Badwater Basin salt flats are among the largest protected salt flats
in the world and include the lowest elevation on the North American continent at 282 feet below
sea level. A land of extremes Death Valley National Park is more than its summer heat records
featuring spring-fed desert oases wind-blown rolling sand dunes snow-frosted winter peaks
and stunning wildflower blooms after rare spring rains. The Death Valley National Park Day
Hikes Topographic Map Guide contains detailed maps for 18 of Death Valley's finest day hikes
including well-known hikes and a few off-the-beaten-path trails. They range from easy strolls
to strenuous climbs selected to provide a sampling of all the park has to offer. Together
they cover almost 100 miles of adventures. One-third of the selected hikes are less than 6
miles long two-thirds are less than 8 miles and two hikes are over 10 miles long. Each of the
18 maps include directions to the trailhead the total distance to complete the hike and an
estimate of the degree of difficulty. Also provided are elevations of key points on the trail
an elevation profile for the hike and a calculation of the hike's total elevation gain.
Concise trail descriptions will help you find the hikes that best suit your interests
conditioning and available time. Every Trails Illustrated map is printed on Backcountry Tough
waterproof tear-resistant paper. A full UTM grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS
navigation. Every map purchase helps support the National Geographic Society an impact driven
nonprofit organization with global reach that uses the power of science exploration education
and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world. Map Scale = 1:31 680 Folded
Size = 4.25 x 9.38
