Death Valley Backpacking
Cottonwood to Marble Loop
4-day Backpacking Loop
From $1500 per person
Step into one of the most remote and awe-inspiring corners of Death Valley on this 4-day backpacking loop through Cottonwood and Marble Canyons. This route weaves through colorful narrows, open desert basins, fossil-filled limestone walls, and dry wash corridors—offering an unforgettable blend of solitude, geology, and raw desert beauty.
Starting in Cottonwood Canyon, we’ll hike up a gently rising wash into wide basins dotted with creosote and mesquite, eventually cresting a low pass and dropping into the winding, sculpted walls of Marble Canyon. From there, the canyon narrows and deepens, revealing polished corridors, towering walls, and the silence only found far from the road.
This trip is a true immersion into Death Valley’s wild backcountry, where each bend reveals a new layer of natural history and each night ends under a sky full of stars. Perfect for experienced hikers looking for a unique and lesser-traveled desert loop.
Trip Essentials:
Price includes all meals from day one lunch through day four lunch
Price includes permitting, expert guiding, shared group gear
Max group size: 5 guests per guide
2025 and 2026 Winter Dates
December 2025: 15-18
February 2026: 13-16 (President’s Day weekend)
March 2026: 5-8
Panamint City
3 Days in Death Valley’s Forgotten Past
From $1700 per person
Venture deep into the Panamint Mountains on this 3-day backpacking trip to one of Death Valley’s most remote and storied ghost towns. Once a booming silver mining camp, Panamint City now sits quietly at the head of a wild canyon—accessible only by foot, through rugged terrain and rich desert solitude.
We'll follow a historic route along Surprise Canyon, climbing past narrows, trickling waterfalls, and desert vegetation reclaiming the road. Our nights will be spent under the stars among rusted relics, stone walls, and towering peaks—surrounded by silence, stories, and the wind.
This is a true backcountry immersion: 3 days of guided travel, backcountry meals, and insight into one of Death Valley’s most mysterious corners. Ideal for hikers looking to explore the deeper, quieter side of the park.
Trip Essentials:
Price includes all meals from day one lunch through day three lunch
Price includes permitting, expert guiding, shared group gear
Max group size: 6 guests per guide
2026 Dates TBD - Please reach out for more info