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.
Artist's Drive reviews
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Took a tour with small van and guide. Beautiful views on the one-way road drive and parked for on-foot exploration. Formations are multi-colored and make good photos. Climbing on rocks can be a...
Took a tour with small van and guide. Beautiful views on the one-way road drive and parked for on-foot exploration. Formations are multi-colored and make good photos. Climbing on rocks can be a... more »
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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 »
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