Wildrose Peak Trail,
Death Valley National Park
The Wildrose Peak Trailhead is located at the Charcoal Kilns — structures perfectly preserved for turning lumber to charcoal for silver mining towards the end of the 1800's. The trail begins with a steady climb through acres of Pinyon Pine — at various locations on the hike it becomes more strenuous. The views from the trail are worth the strenuous uphill hike — the panoramic views of the salt flats as well as the distant landscape of the Panamint Mountains are a beautiful sight to see. Rest at the top and enjoy the scenery before the return journey along the same trail.
Elevation
The Wildrose Peak Trail has a maximum elevation of 8,232 ft., a minimum elevation of 6,854 ft. and an elevation range of 1,378 ft.
Metrics
| [ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
| 3.1 mi | 6,854 ft | 8,232 ft | 1,378 ft |
| [ A to B ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
| 1.8 hrs | 110.9 | 1,331 ft | 0 ft |
| [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
| 1.3 hrs | 0.0 | 0 ft | 1,331 ft |
Calories
The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.
Topo Maps
Download the PDF Wildrose Peak Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.
Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend
- Northwest Topo Map: Emigrant Pass, CA
- North Topo Map: Wildrose Peak, CA
- Northeast Topo Map: Devils Speedway, CA
- West Topo Map: Jail Canyon, CA
- Topo Map: Telescope Peak, CA
- East Topo Map: Hanaupah Canyon, CA
- Southwest Topo Map: Ballarat, CA
- South Topo Map: Panamint, CA
- Southeast Topo Map: Galena Canyon, CA
Difficulty
The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Wildrose Peak Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.
FAQ
What is the length of the Wildrose Peak Trail?
The length of the trail is 3.1 miles (5.0 km) or 6,905 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Wildrose Peak Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.8 hours in one direction and in 1.3 hours in the opposite direction.
Warnings
Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin.
(cdc.gov)
- The Brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) may be present in this area. The Brown dog tick transmits Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
- The Western blacklegged tick (Ixodes pacificus) may be present in this area. The Western blacklegged tick transmits Anaplasmosis and Lyme Disease.
Footnotes
- Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
- Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
- Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
- Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
- Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
- Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
- Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
- Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
- Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.