Salt Creek Interpretive Trail
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Both wheelchair and stroller accessible, the Salt Creek Interpretive Trail is a family oriented route that is lots of fun! Leading you alongside a small creek bed, this boardwalk hike possesses a number of interpretive plaques to help educate you on the many varieties of desert vegetation found in the area.
Getting there
The trailhead for the Salt Creek Interpretive Trail is located off of Salt Creek Road.
About
Backcountry Campground | No |
When to do | November-April |
Pets allowed | No |
Family friendly | Yes |
Route Signage | Average |
Crowd Levels | High |
Route Type | Lollipop |
Salt Creek Interpretive Trail
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Salt Creek Interpretive Trail Description
Short, accessible and without elevation incline, the Salt Creek Interpretive Trail is an appropriate route for all skill levels, and families with young children. That being said, little to no shade exists throughout the route, so it is suggested you wear lots of sunscreen, and a good hat. Likewise, Death Valley National Park can become very hot, so make sure you are drinking lots of water!
Having arrived at the trailhead, follow the Salt Creek Boardwalk trail to the west. The trail follows alongside Salt Creek to the north before arriving at a bridge, and crossing to the southern side of the creek. Traveling along the southern side of the creek for a short distance, the trail then crosses back to the northern side of Salt Creek. From here, simply follow the Salt Creek Boardwalk trail all the way back to the trailhead.
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