Mount Perry via Dantes View Road
8.7 mi
Distance
4 hrs 26 min
Time
terrain
763 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a difficult out and back trail to Mount Perry in Death Valley National Park.
This trail goes by Dante's View.
Sights to See
Rate this Hike
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Solo hiked Fri 12/06/24 - Cris Hazard at hikingguy.com considers Mt Perry to be the most underrated hike in Death Valley and I share his opinion. I found it to be a nice meandering ridge route that offered great panoramic views along the entire route. The best part of the hike was the last quarter mile segment with a rocky arête that steepened slightly, leading up to Perry’s false summit before ending on the higher official one. Another unusually great weather day for this late in the season made for an enjoyable sunrise followed by epic views. The northwest to southwest views of Badwater Basin were spectacular, especially with Telescope Peak and the Panamint Range as the backdrop. The northeast views toward Pyramid Peak and the Funeral Mountains Wilderness were even more impressive with the sunlit rolling foothills. If you’re looking for a ridge line hike requiring moderate effort, this would be a great choice. Although this is the best time of year for most DV (Death Valley) hikes (IMHO), this one is a good candidate for the hotter months as it’s shorter and more straightforward than many other DV treks. As one would expect, there are no water sources on this route so plan accordingly. Logged 9.0 miles / 1801 vertical ft with Gaia.
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