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The Racetrack
Death Valley, California
Dry lake where rocks leave trails across the clay.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 4 hours
A flat playa where stones leave long tracks in the mud. The road is rough, so only a high-clearance vehicle with proper tyres should try.
Good to know
- Carry a full-size spare; sharp rocks kill tyres
- Plan a full day
- Best time
- Morning
- Getting there
- Rough gravel, high clearance
- Vehicles
- 4WD only
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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