A navigable maze of vibrant badlands, washes and gullies connects Golden Canyon with Gower Gulch to form a moderate loop beneath Death Valley’s iconic Zabriskie Point. Visitors will enjoy varied terrain and stunning views on this geologically insightful trip through a surreal desert landscape.

The bleached badlands of Gower Gulch

Mineral deposits collect and form large, pastel-colored hills

Mineralization and chemical reactions are responsible for different hues in the rock of Golden Canyon

Iron and other minerals will oxidize upon reaching the air - resulting in brilliant colorful displays

High points offer provide useful perspective across the badlands maze

These soft sediments are highly unstable and susceptible to erosion, especially after rain

Borax mines line Gower Gulch

Golden Canyon connects to Gower Gulch to form a loop at the base of Zabriskie Point

Gower Gulch is an eerily barren yet equally beautiful area

Across the street from the trailhead - looking towards Golden Canyon and Gower Gulch