Saline Valley Road Back Country Byway

This popular 4-wheel drive trail takes you through some of Death Valley's most intriguing terrain. At the bottom of the Saline Valley you'll find a salt marsh, hosting a variety of wildlife and plants standing out in the otherwise sparse terrain. Escape the well-traveled and paved roads leading to oft-seen attractions for a more intimate experience with Death Valley. Especially comfortable during spring and fall, with temperatures ranging from 50-85 degrees, Saline Valley Road Back Country Byway offers a glimpse of nature's most adapted and rugged creations set against the backdrop of stunning desert landscapes.

Saline Valley Road Back Country Byway
Saline Valley Road Back Country Byway

Navigating the Byway:
The Saline Valley Road Back Country Byway starts at its junction with U.S. 190 and continues north to the byway's end at Death Valley Road near Big Pine.