Retracing Panamint Valley's Nadeau Trail

The Nadeau Trail follows the west side of Panamint Valley, roughly in a north-south direction between the Argus Range and the valley's paved roads. Measuring a scant 27 miles long - and for the most part completely straight - the casual observer may wonder if allotting three days to travel this road is two-and-a-half days longer than necessary... I can assure you that it is not. Colorful side canyons, historic mine sites, glorious overlooks, and mysterious geological formations easily filled our days to the brim.

And the icing on the cake? A hunt for, and ultimately discovery of, petroglyphs - a perfect way to finish the trip!

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...We're back in Death Valley! Twenty-four hours after leaving home, we reached our destination: the southern end - at least for our purposes - of the Nadeau Trail....

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We Arrive to the Sound of the Desert - Nadeau #1​

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We Arrive to the Sound of the Desert - Nadeau #1​

 

...Heading back down the canyon, the views into Panamint Valley were awesome, even with smoke from the Creek Fire in California's Sierras. I can only imagine how my breath would be taken away on a clear day from this same location....

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Craters, Canyons and Cabins - Nadeau #2​

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Craters, Canyons and Cabins - Nadeau #2​

 

...Given my propensity for camping on the edge of a cliff overlooking a view, I wasn't about to pass this up....

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A Most Scenic Destination and Unexpected Residents - Nadeau #3​

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A Most Scenic Destination and Unexpected Residents - Nadeau #3​

 

Anticipation. Hope. The Unknown. As much as we may try to plan various aspects of a trip, the best adventures are full of these elements. They are - in my mind - what define adventure...

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Petroglyphs of the Volcanic Tablelands - Nadeau #4​

 

Wow! Awesome trip, awesome pics. The petroglyphs must have been mind boggling. Thanks for sharing

 

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Death Valley "Loose Ends"​

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Thanks! Was so cool to find those glyphs after a bunch of searching! Can't wait to head back for more exploration!