🥾 ActiveWeekend · from Las Vegas, NV
Desert Heat & Mountain Solitude
Escape the neon glow for stark desert vastness and alpine wilderness where silence becomes your greatest adventure.
Day 1 — Death Valley National ParkDay 2 — Inyo National Forest
Day 1 — Death Valley National Park
Day 1 — Death Valley National Park
🚗 3 hr 36 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Las Vegas, NV → Death Valley National Park
3 hr 19 min8:00 AM → 11:19 AM
Death Valley National Park
★ 4.7Witness Earth's most extreme landscape where towering sand dunes, salt flats, and badlands create an otherworldly terrain that feels like another planet.
11:19 AM📍 See location
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Lunch
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Afternoon
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Drive
Death Valley National Park → Mosaic Canyon Trailhead 3.5 miles
10 min1:19 PM → 1:29 PM
Mosaic Canyon Trailhead 3.5 miles
★ 4.7Hike through a narrow canyon lined with colorful polished marble and quartz walls that shimmer in sunlight. Navigate rocky boulder scrambles and enjoy sweeping valley views as the canyon widens.
1:29 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Mosaic Canyon Trailhead 3.5 miles → Toll Road Restaurant
7 min5:00 PM → 5:07 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:07 PM
Toll Road Restaurant
Savor authentic regional cuisine in a historic setting that captures the rustic charm of the Eastern Sierra.
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The Inn at Death Valley
Rated 4.2★ (2666 reviews) — a well-rated base for your night near Death Valley National Park.
Day 2 — Inyo National Forest
Day 2 — Inyo National Forest
🚗 4 hr 2 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Death Valley National Park → Inyo National Forest
2 hr 19 min8:00 AM → 10:19 AM
Inyo National Forest
★ 4.8Explore pristine alpine wilderness with crystal-clear lakes, ancient forests, and dramatic peaks perfect for hiking and outdoor adventure.
10:19 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Inyo National Forest → Big Pine Creek Trailhead
57 min12:00 PM → 12:57 PM
Big Pine Creek Trailhead
★ 4.9Wade through alpine streams and cross wildflower meadows while climbing toward glacial lakes nestled beneath jagged peaks. Experience crisp mountain air and dramatic granite vistas on this refreshing high-elevation hike.
12:57 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Big Pine Creek Trailhead → Kumazaa Nobi Indian Tacos
46 min5:00 PM → 5:46 PM
Kumazaa Nobi Indian Tacos
★ 4.4Indulge in authentic Native American-inspired cuisine featuring freshly made fry bread topped with your choice of savory and traditional ingredients.
5:46 PM📍 See location
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Consider staying overnight
The drive home from Inyo National Forest is approximately 4h 33m — consider staying overnight and driving back in the morning.
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