The rock formations are not the most colorful in the world; regardless, I highly recommend taking a trip through Titus canyon. So why does a visit to Titus canyon rate a recommendation if the formations are not all that good looking? Well, because this is one REALLY cool drive. The trip starts by driving a couple of thousand feet up and then you zig-zag downhill about a mile until reaching the finish line in Death Valley.

If you are driving from Beatty, NV towards Death Valley NP the dirt road to Titus Canyon starts about three or four miles past the turn-off to Rhyolite. The road to Titus canyon is pretty wide for about the first six miles; important note ... please be VERY aware that it's technically a one-way road. The road narrows down when you get into the canyon area and although a 4X4 is nice, IMO it's not necessary. What is absolutely necessary is a reasonably high clearance vehicle with brakes that work.

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