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Death Valley Scenic Byway is an otherworldly experience; from barren salt flats, colored dunes of sodium chloride, and iron-red mountainsides, this historic and scenic drive is as intriguing as it is ghostly and still.

Death Valley Scenic Byway takes travelers through some of the hottest, driest lowest place on earth, so visitors should be sure their car is in good working order and bring lots (and lots) of water.

Location of Death Valley Scenic Byway: Southeastern California near the Nevada border and through Death Valley National Park

Length of drive: 81 miles (131 km) one way

Suggested driving time: 2+ hours

Road Type: Paved

Best time of year for visiting: Drivable year round, best seen during winter and spring

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