Death Valley Day trip

Meet at Durango Casino for Carpool
(To minimize our environmental footprint and to ensure others have a place to park, Carpooling is required for this trip. $25 per person to the driver for gas)

Meet at Durango Casino multi-level Self Parking Area 4C. (If you go in from the main parking area, keep driving until you see multi-level parking lot. The entrance to self-parking area is to the side. Level 4 - C

It generally takes 2-2.5 hrs to get to Death Valley so here's the iternary:

Download offline pdf map (there may be no reception at park): **https://maps.lib.utexas.edu/maps/national_parks/death_valley_park97.pdf**

1. Badwater basin - Meet here at 10am
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gLKMbMMPBm3tNoWdA
- It will be muddy so bring something to clean your foot or sneakers.

2. golden-canyon / zabriskie-point:
https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/golden-canyon.htm

There's a trail that goes from one end to the other. It's a moderate hike for experienced hikers. This is GPS to trail heads:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Dv8Q1KRGzhrC21GY8
to
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mceBJJMkzAs9dfd47

Option 1 - drive to the each trail head and do short hikes.

Option 2 - (Only if someone has alltrails or map of terrain) Break up into 2 groups (Easy and Moderate), both hike 45 min into canyon. Easy will return to car and drive to endpoint. Moderate will continue hike and meet Easy at endpoint.
(https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/golden-canyon-trail-and-badlands-loop-to-zabriskie-point - top half of loop)

3. Sunset at Dante's View

https://maps.app.goo.gl/NzARsZ228xKoVCyn6

What to bring:
Although it's chilly in Vegas but it can still get pretty warm in Death Valley.

- Dress in layers and wear synthetic material clothing.
- Hiking shoes or sneakers with traction
- Hat / Sunglasses / Sunscreen

- Lunch
- 2-3 Liters of water.

- Fun and adventurous attitude

Always, safety first!

DISCLAIMER:

LEGAL DISCLAIMER & WAIVER OF LIABILITY You agree when you sign up for this group or any of the events that you have read and understand the below. If you join us for a hike (or any other event), please understand that you are responsible for your own preparedness and well-being and will hold no one else liable in case of injury or mishap. You agree not to hold the Organizer, Assistant Organizers, or any other members responsible for any injuries, mishaps, or any other situation that may happen at a planned event. You are responsible to research the event, know the area, and bring the proper gear. Vegas Asian Meetup does not provide liability insurance for the protection of individuals who may participate in any of the events planned by the Organizer, Assistant Organizers or others. This release extends and applies to, and also covers and includes, all unknown, unforeseen, unanticipated and unsuspected injuries, damages, loss and liability. Your attendance on a hike signifies that you have read and accept the terms of this liability waiver. By signing up for this group or event you understand that you are attending all events AT YOUR OWN RISK. Organizers, Assistant Organizers, and others of this group are just that, we organize the events and hike together as friends. There are no leaders on these hikes, you are your own leader - This is YOUR hike