Artist's Drive, Death Valley National Park

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Scenic Drive · Tourist Spot

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See some of the most picturesque sights that Death Valley National Park has to offer on . The winding, 14.5 km (9 mi) long road takes you past impressive rock formations and the multicolored hillsides of the Artist's Palette. Volcanic activity and metal oxidation painted the hills in various shades of red, pink, yellow, green, and purple. The one-way road features safe places to pull off to admire the view, take pictures, or explore on foot. Even though the road is relatively short, the drive can take some time; its many curves may limit your speed, and many visitors prefer to drive slowly to take in the sights. Put Artist's Drive on your schedule, and learn what else deserves a visit by using our Death Valley National Park trip builder app.

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By Vacationer2Maine

We drove this drive twice - once after sunrise and again around sunset. Both were beautiful. The colors of the mountains are varied and colorful - hence the name. We were glad this was a one-way...

We drove this drive twice - once after sunrise and again around sunset. Both were beautiful. The colors of the mountains are varied and colorful - hence the name. We were glad this was a one-way... more »
By Beached56

This was a beautiful drive in Death Valley. We especially appreciated how well maintained the road was since it is a mountain road. It is also a one way loop. I wish someone had told the driver...

This was a beautiful drive in Death Valley. We especially appreciated how well maintained the road was since it is a mountain road. It is also a one way loop. I wish someone had told the driver... more »

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