Twenty Mule Team Canyon: A scenic drive through Death Valley and Star Wars history!

While Death Valley has lots of legal off-roading opportunities, not all of them are suitable for every driver. Fortunately, one of the best routes in the park is off-road novice friendly; and has enormous payoffs in terms of views, while maintaining a short distance with plenty of spots to explore. Twenty Mule Team Canyon is a 2.5 mile one-way graded dirt road that traverses the badlands through the Black Mountains. The route is also a reference to the park's mining history, and the teams of 18 mules and 2 horses that would long-haul borax from Death Valley to Mojave over ten days. More important to movie fans, Twenty Mule Team Canyon is also the spot where many scenes from "Return of the Jedi" were filmed, and is generally less popular than nearby Zabriskie Point, which was featured in the "Mandalorian". For those that want to explore further, Golden Canyon (also seen in Star Wars) is nearby for additional hiking. As always, with any adventure in Death Valley, one should take proper precautions as to time of year and vehicle choice, but if one does, this is a great adventure for all parties.
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[@awitnessuntoallnations]

Great job! Makes us want to go back to Death Valley! If we return, we will definitely check out this road. Thank you for taking us along for an awesome scenic drive! 👍

[@TheLastAdventurer]

Nice! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@potatothorn]

excellent video. great look at the landscape and interesting info thanks for sharing

[@TheLastAdventurer]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@ervinslens]

Brilliant video, looks like a great place to hike and explore.

[@TheLastAdventurer]

Definitely a great spot to explore if you have the time! Thanks for watching!

[@JasonD-yc3oy]

You missed out the open pit borax mine at the end of the road... that's huge and mind blowing

[@TheLastAdventurer]

Technically not part of Twenty Mule Team canyon so not included :p Also closer to Dante’s BM, so perhaps another video. ;)

[@lifeontheland8972]

Love the video! Amazing views!

[@TheLastAdventurer]

Thanks! It’s a great spot!

[@krissyh8666]

Such an underrated spot in DV!!

[@TheLastAdventurer]

Definitely a great spot, thanks for watching!