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Charcoal Kilns, Death Valley National Park

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Historic Site · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot
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  • The views from Aguereberry point are spectacular. It is a gravel road. However, it is in great condition and accessible with a two wheel drive. Great place for sunrise or sunset. Make sure to fill up....  more
    The views from Aguereberry point are spectacular. It is a gravel road. However, it is in great condition and accessible with a two wheel drive. Great place for sunrise or sunset. Make sure to fill up....  more »
  • You are on the far side of everything when you get here. We enjoyed pulling out the camp chairs for a picnic while enjoying the forest. The kilns are really interesting. 
    You are on the far side of everything when you get here. We enjoyed pulling out the camp chairs for a picnic while enjoying the forest. The kilns are really interesting.  more »
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  • These are amazingly well preserved kilns they used to make charcoal back in the 1870s. We visited in January and it was very snowy and icy. I think it would safe to say you’d need 4x4. We only saw jeeps, trucks and a Subaru in the parking lot. I believe it’s up near ~7000 feet. Beautiful views and drive to this area as well.
  • The acoustic is AMAZING! Be sure to prepare a song to sing and record. Stand in the middle of the kilns and keep the phone away from you when you record. What an amazing architecture ❤️. Drive to and back was a bit of a rough road. Make sure you have a 4-wheel drive. Wouldn't recommend sedans either. Road was closed beyond this spot, so we couldn't drive past this location. We were there on Jan 20th. Bit of snow, but it wasn't too bad.

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