A wonderful place to start and get a complete overview of Death Valley. Great drive up to the view also - very scenic.
There is SO much to explore in this park that I think you would need at least two to three days if you're an avid hiker and want to explore the vast environments this park has to offer. We started at Dante's View. Once you park you can hike a short distance to the left or right for the most amazing views! If you do not have much time to explore more of Death Valley, at least go here!
这里可以瞭望盐湖的景色,荒芜的隔壁上,白茫茫的一片天然盐湖,也就是西半球最低点BAD WATER,一种非常奇特的壮美,让人难以抑制激动的赞叹,非常美。
A long drive but so worth it. 360* view from the top and such varied scenery on the way up and back.
If I could visit only 2 places in Death Valley, it would be this and Badwater. From the heights of Dante's View you can see from Badwater (-294 ft) to Telescope Peak (ca. 11,500 ft) and up and down the valley. You can't believe it until you've seen it. The drive up is an experience in itself. It seems to always be windy and chilly, at least in winter season, so have warm clothes when you visit.
Our 1st stop in Death Valley National Park. We left Las Vegas around 8am & got there before 10am. Not too many people there yet & by the time we left, there're many. The last section of road to Dante's Peak inclines steeply. If you decide not to drive up to the peak, there's parking before it. When you get to the top, there's a trail where overlooking Badwater Basin. Under the sun, the contrast of colors painted a perfect picture of nature!
It is a natural beauty that you should not miss. Visit this on a nice sunny day and you will enjoy the scene and the calmness that the nature provides. The view from the peak is exceptional soothing. Be sure to pack water, sodas, snacks and food with you because nothing is available any for miles and miles.
We drove up here to see the view and was not disappointed. Gorgeous view of the valley, you can see the salt pans and Furnace Creek. Hike up to the top to the left. Don't go too far out to the edge. Don't miss this.
Death Valley National Park is one of the rawest and most underdeveloped national parks I have been to. One of the reasons is it is the hottest and driest of the national parks in the United States. Fortunately, we went there during winter and I highly recommend it. Hiking is not fun when it is hot hehe!The drive towards Dante's view was around 25 minutes and our GPS was not working well so we thought we got lost because of lack of directions. Fortunately, we saw more cars the deeper we got. I was amazed by breadth and depth of Dante's view! From Dante's View, you can see the lowest point (Badwater Basin) and the highest point (Mount Whitney) in USA! How cool is that!Fun facts:How did Dante's View get its name? Dante's View is named from Dante Alighieri, who wrote the Divine Comedy. In the Divine Comedy, there is a description of the nine circles of Hell, the seven terrace of Purgatory and the nine spheres of Paradise. I guess it is a metaphor for seeing the lowest and highest point in US!What sci-fi movie was filmed in Dante's View? Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope was filmed in Dante's View. It shows the city of Mos Eisley located in the center of Death Valley.
Appreciate the magnitude of Death Valley and its immense geological variety and scale — 5000 feet high above the Badwater area (282 feet below sea level). http://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/furnacecreekarea.htm