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The Death Valley Run

Average Rating - This road has been rated by 3 visitors

State: Nevada
Date Submitted: May 18, 2011
Submitted by: MCR Contributor
Motorcycle Road Length: 161 Miles

Written Directions

Everyone knows where Death Valley is. Enter the Park from the east off Hwy 395, from the south out of Baker on I-15, from the east from Pahrump or from the north at Scotty's Junction or Beatty, both off NV 95.

Scenery  

In a word: Spectacular! This is some of the most breathtaking, "extraterrestrial landscape" on the planet. There's hardly a thing growing out there higher than your knee yet it will be forever etched in your memory as not just one of the greatest motorcycle rides ever but one of the most beautiful as well. There's a place in the park where you can look down at one of the lowest points on earth at -280 ft in one direction and up to the highest point in the continental US in another (Mt Whitney, at 14,494). The mountains are rugged and wrinkled with amazing contrast between blonde and deep reddish brown. Spring time blankets the valley with wildflowers. A surreal place that is on the must-do list of every serious rider.

Road Quality  

oad quality varies from area to area but is pretty good for the most part. Construction work can take place most anytime of year though there is less in the summer for a good reason - it's HOT!

Roadside Amenities  

DV is a desolate place. There are services in the park at Furnace Creek and Stovepipe Wells - gas, restaurant and a general store. Camping is available in several places. There is motel lodging too but motels in the park are few and those are a bit pricey. Consider planning rides to end your days in Beatty, or Pahrump, NV or Lone Pine or Big Pine, CA.



There are only a few roads through the park. If you can't create some loops do them one direction one day and the opposite the next. The section from the valley to Beatty is great! Don't miss Hwy 178 between Shoshone and Furnace Creek. Do Hwy 190 from Death Valley Junction to Lone Pine. Awesome! And try to make time to get to Scotty's Castle - the tour is worth it! Get "Barry" as your tour guide.

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Reviewed by JCZ on January 23, 2012 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)

Creator: JCZ

motorcycle_year: 2010

motorcycle_make: Screamin Eagle Street Glide

motorcycle_type: Touring

Comment: Death Valley is a great ride, no matter which roads you take.....provided it's under 90F! There isn't any shade out there and not many places to get out of the sun. A great place to spend a night or two.

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Reviewed by Trapper on November 24, 2011 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)

Creator: David

motorcycle_year: 2008

motorcycle_make: Yamaha "Raider" V-Twin, 119 c.i./1900 c.c.

motorcycle_type: Cruiser

Comment: This ride was a great experience. Especially for a good ole boy from the foothills of the Appalachians.

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Reviewed by Trapper on November 24, 2011 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)

Creator: David

motorcycle_year: 2008

motorcycle_make: Yamaha "Raider" V-Twin, 119 c.i./1900 c.c.

motorcycle_type: Cruiser

Comment: Riding through Death Valley was truly an experience. Especially for a good ole boy from the foothills of the Appalachians.

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