Sea Level to Summit
Las Vegas, NV
5.0 (3 reviews)Trip Highlights
- Epic Adventure
- 2 Guides for Safety
- Desert Springs & Oases
- Mining History & Ruins
- Summit Telescope Peak
- Phenomenal 360 Degree Views
- Amazing Desert Solitude
Description
This sea level-to-summit experience is one of America’s most extraordinary hikes. Starting at the continent’s lowest point — Death Valley’s Badwater Basin at over 250 feet below sea level — we will ascend straight into the heart of the towering Panamint Range and up its crowning 11,049-foot Telescope Peak. Climbing well-over two vertical miles during our four-day trek, Badwater Basin to Telescope Peak is the outdoor adventure of a lifetime.
Our four-day odyssey will take us through every type of Death Valley landscape: blistering salt flats, wind-torn desert, oases-filled canyons, lush slot narrows, ancient alpine forests, sloped mountain meadows, and the stunning vista of Telescope Peak. This is the quintessential Death Valley hike, and one that will immerse you into the wilderness and history of the fabled American West. Our trek will test your physical abilities and adventurous drive.
$1590 Per Person
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 5
Our difficulty ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, tours with a rating of 1 being least difficult, tours with a rating of 5 being most difficult
- Backpack Weight:
- 45-60 pounds
- Daily Hiking Distances:
- 3-11 miles
- Most Elevation Loss:
- 4800 feet
- Most Elevation Gain:
- 3000 feet
- Quality of Trails:
- Mostly off trail
- Additional:
- This Death Valley adventure is mostly off trail, but we do follow long-closed mining roads and trails. This trip is rugged with very strenuous days of hiking and some dry camping which adds to backpack weight. The final day has 4800 feet of elevation gain, 3000 feet of elevation loss, and 11 miles of hiking. This is one of our most difficult days of hiking on any trip.
Participants should:
- be very active, healthy people
- exercise vigorously several times per week
- be comfortable hiking, biking, or running for hours at a time without taking breaks
SOLITUDE LEVEL 5
1 least solitude, 5 most solitude
We rate this Death Valley adventure a solitude 5. You can expect to see a handful of other people over the duration of the entire trip. The final day is the most likely day to see other hikers.
Learn More about our Rating SystemTRAVEL TO LAS VEGAS
Las Vegas’ McCarran Airport is one of the most easily accessed destinations in the country. Many major cities in the United States and internationally offer direct flights into Las Vegas. A company named Airline Shuttle (1-888-554-1156) can help you with economic transport to most hotels. Taxi cabs run about $40 to downtown, and the city is also Uber- and Lyft-friendly.
UTAH SALES TAX
Utah is the only state we are based in that charges sales tax to outfitters and guides. The sales tax is based on the St. George, UT municipality rates, which are adjusted occasionally but are in the 6-7% range. For all of our hiking and backpacking tours that originate from our St. George, Utah base (Utah trips and Death Valley trips), the sales tax will be applied automatically to your payments. Feel free to call us at 1-800-715-HIKE (4453) with any questions!
Private Trips
Traveling in perfect company is a wonderful thing! With our private trip offerings you can book a trip exclusively for your group. Whether it’s with family, friends or colleagues, private trips are a fun and enriching way to explore the outdoors.
Private trip pricing is based on a sliding scale, depending on the number of people in your party. Rates are per person and do not include sales tax and national park fees (where applicable) or guide gratuity. Give us a call at 800-715-HIKE to get the ball rolling!
Private Rates FOr This Trip
- 2 People: Rate x 2
- 3 People: Rate x 1.3
- 4 People: Rate x 1.1
- 5+ People: Rate x 1
*all rates are per person
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