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The Mesquite Dunes are known for dramatic shadows at sunrise and sunset, as ripples and edges in the dunes stand out in greater contrast. They are also a great place to observe Death Valley’s famous dark night skies.
Mesquite Flat Dunes. These dunes are the best known and easiest to visit in the national park. Located in central Death Valley near Stovepipe Wells, access is from Hwy. 190 or from the unpaved Sand Dunes Road. Although the highest dune rises only about 100 feet, the dunes actually cover a vast area.
These sand dunes are the prettiest and most accessible in Death Valley National Park. Check out our guide for everything you need to know!
No time or money to fly out to Park City or Whistler? Head over to Death Valley, America's second largest National Park and give sand boarding a try while exploring this amazing park. It's a unique and adrenaline filled activity with one of the most beautiful views you can ask for.
Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes is a popular attraction near the small town of Stovepipe Wells in Death Valley National Park. The area is popular for an easy to access and very large area of bright white sand dunes.
Discover this 2.3-mile out-and-back trail near Death Valley, California. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 49 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
Distance: 2.2 miles / 3.5 km. The Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes can be as much or as little of a hike as you’re looking to do. In this post, I talk about hiking to the most common and typically furthest destination that most people hike in the Mesquite Sand Dunes; the High Dune.
Discover this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near Death Valley, California. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 49 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
Centrally located, the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes are a quintessential spot to visit in Death Valley National Park. Visit early in the morning for the possibility of visiting solo without a footprint in site.
The most visible (but not the largest) sand dunes in Death Valley National Park are the Mesquite Flat Dunes. A small parking lot located off Highway 190, two miles south of Stove Pipe Wells offers a great starting point for a trek out to the dunes.