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Death Valley National Park, California: Uhehebe Crater: Volcano!

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Address:
Racetrack Valley Rd, Death Valley National Park, CA
Directions:
From Nevada US Hwy 95 at Scotty's Junction turn west on NV-267 25 mi. to CA - N Hwy 7.5 miles, right at Death Valley Rd. for 2.8 mi, slight left at Racetrack Valley Rd 2.8 mi, Continue on Death Valley National Park .3 mi. to the parking area at the crater's edge.
Admission:
Park entry fee.
RA Rates:
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Uhehebe Crater: Volcano!

A big hole in the desert where magma ripped one. But that was, like, 4,000 years ago... so hike on!

Roadsideamerica.com Report... [08/19/2013]

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Crater warning sign.

Uhehebe Crater: Volcano!

There is a half mile hiking trail up to the second crater (Little Hebe) and a trail that goes around the rim if you need to stretch your legs for a while.

[tenkism, 02/04/2014]

Crater.

Uhehebe Crater: Volcano!

You can hike a trail down to the bottom of the crater if you have the time and stamina required.

[Leah Collier, 08/19/2013]

Nearby Offbeat Places

Scotty's CastleScotty's Castle, Death Valley, CA - 6 mi.
Wacky Teakettle Junction SignWacky Teakettle Junction Sign, Death Valley National Park, CA - 18 mi.
Mysterious Moving RocksMysterious Moving Rocks, Death Valley National Park, CA - 25 mi.
In the region:
Died Eating Library Paste, Goldfield, NV - 50 mi.

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