About
Length (round trip)1.9 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain10 ft up
Typical time1 hr
TrailheadBadwater Basin parking area
SurfaceBoardwalk then salt crust
Best seasonNovember through March. From May to September the park service advises against hiking below 3,000 feet after 10am.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see 🌄 Big views

Out across the salt flats at 282 feet below sea level - the lowest point in North America.

Tips
Look up at the cliff behind the car park for the small "Sea Level" sign 282 feet above you. Walk well out past the trampled area to find the intact salt polygons. Blinding glare, so sunglasses matter more than a hat.
Location

Badwater Basin parking area

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