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Ubehebe Crater


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 17 attractions in Death Valley Junction
Traveler Description: Ubehebe and its little brother (a smaller crater) winningly tempt hikers down their steep and colorful slopes.
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Attraction type: Geological formation
Activities: Hiking
Address: Death Valley National Park Death Valley Junction, Death Valley National Park, CA 92328
Tel: 760-786-2331

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5 of 5 stars
mwarchala   5 contributions
Mississauga, Ontario
Oct 25, 2009
1
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On our second trip to Death Valley, we decided to make the drive north to Scotty's Castle and Ubehebe Crater. It was definitely worth it! We were one of only two cars at the crater, and it was very very windy. The view is magnificent! We spent a few minutes just admiring the crater and the surrounding area. You can... more

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4 of 5 stars
Kleetampa   96 contributions
Tampa, Florida
Apr 12, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

I've never seen a crater like this anywhere else in the U.S. The sides display a surprising number of colors and strata. Plus you can hike to the bottom and explore the crater's center. There's also a path that goes all around the rim. Even if you don't want to do the hike ... it's definitely worth the climb up... more

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4 of 5 stars
thundaOhio   1 contribution
Ohio
Mar 9, 2007
6
people found this review helpful

Interesting natural feature to see, especially if you have an interest in geology! Worth the extra drive up to the north end of Death Valley National Park. Be sure to bring extra water - hot and dry and you lose water quickly when hiking around this area. Hiking is somewhat difficult due to loose volcanic soil. more

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Death Valley National Park, Death Valley Junction, Death Valley National Park, CA 92328
Tel: 760-786-2331