Corkscrew Peak
Elevation
Ascent:
3,201'
976 m
Descent: 0' 0 m
High: 5,776' 1,761 m
Low: 2,575' 785 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 16% (9°)
Max Grade: 63% (32°)
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“Ascend a desert classic on a pleasant route, with great views and interesting features along the way.”
— Bruce Hope
Features
Views · Wildflowers
Description
Start your run at the sign on Daylight Pass Road informing travelers of a kiosk ahead where one should stop and pay the park fee. Park in the turnout by this sign and look for a use trail. The uniquely-shaped Corkscrew Peak will be visible directly to the north. Follow the use trail (there may be more than one) and cairns up the wash, bearing left toward the peak after about 1.3 miles from the road.
At about 1.9 miles from the road, in a narrow wash, you'll come to a place where the use trail leaves the wash to the left (northwest) and starts up a ridge toward the peak. This turn-off is well-marked with rocks and cairns. From this point, follow the use trail as it climbs to the summit. The last half of the climb up the ridge is the steepest part, but it is never more than Class 1. Keep an eye out for the bighorn sheep that live in this area.
After this last bit of climbing, you'll reach the summit ridge, pass "Hole-in-the-Rock", and soon be on the summit with its expansive views in all directions.
This run can be done at any time of the year, weather permitting, but running in the cooler months is easier. In the warmer months, an early start is recommended to avoid running in the heat of the day. Regardless of when you do this run, carry plenty of water (there are no water sources on this route) and protection from the sun (sunscreen and clothing).
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Contacts
Land Manager: NPS - Death Valley National Park
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