In 2023, the unprecedented floods ruined the main road leading to higher heights in the Death Valley National Park. Although temporary repairs have been placed in recent years, the work has finally been completed on Canyon Emigran Road in time to beat summer.
In August 2023, the residues of Hilary Hilary removed a large amount of water in South California. Area such as Death Valley National Park, which receives No more than two inches of rain in one yearReceive a lot in just one day.
The amount of water that falls from the sky proves too much to absorb. As a result, flash floods are seen in various locations throughout the National Park.
The flash floods are very intense near the Harrisburg Flat it washing most of the Canyon Emigran road. The damage was so bad that in the road, there was a six-foot drop-off that made it impossible for vehicles to navigate.
After the damage was reviewed, the Canyon Road was closed for several months so that temporary repairs could be made to prevent further degradation. This winter, the road is closed again for fixed repairs and just opened to allow visitors to reach the height of the higher Death Valley National Park.
The height of the higher Death Valley tends to be popular with visitors, as the temperature is much lower than the Furnace Creek.
It is not sure if the road will be finished for summer to enjoy a pause from Death Valley Heat in the National Park mountains. But thanks to financing and handmade work before the temperature begins to rise, the Canyon Road is ready for the visitors.
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Canyon Emigran Road allows visitors to access cooler areas in Death Valley National Park
The Immigrant Canyon Road is A 21-steamed roadway at Death Valley That’s popular with visitors to the National Park in the summer as the road leads to the coldest temperatures of the park.
Not only is hiking available at higher Death Valley heights, but camping is also available. Part of The campsite open Thanks to road repairs including:
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Wildrose camp
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Thorndike camp
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Mahogany flats camp
All the first camps came, the first presented At no extra fee outside the entrance fee to the park. In addition, camping tends to be 15f to 30f cooler than Furnace Creek.
Popular hiking and hiking sites are available for higher heights with repaired roads as well. These sites and routes include:
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Kiln charcoal wildrose
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Trail peak wildrose
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The top of the telescope
Although Emigran Canyon Road has received temporary repairs since the flood in 2023, there are always concerns that the road will collapse before the repair can be completed. But now that the Emigran Canyon Road is back and running, the entire Death Valley National Park is open and waiting for visitors to come and explore.
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Death Valley National Park reminds visitors to bring their own water while visiting
It could only be April, but the Death Valley National Park has seen a few days of three -digit temperature this year. Therefore, the National Park service warns visitors to bring their own water, as no one is available within the park’s boundaries.
While visiting Death Valley, it is recommended that visitors Drink two to four liters of water daily. This is very important during the summer when the daily temperature exceeds 100f. Those who have been ill or lost in the National Park are often overcome by the heat because they are not ready.
In addition, with the months of summer approaches, the National Park Service wants to remind non -visitors increases during the heat of the day or to avoid lower heights. Hiking in the summer is only recommended in the morning, as the heat of the sun can cheat in the National Park.
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Now that the road has been repaired, those who choose to go to a higher location in Death Valley need to be prepared for a warm state. While it can be cooler at higher heights, exposure is still a concern.
Therefore, it has a lot of water, avoid being in the sun without protection, and never overcomes the body while visiting a large desert area in Death Valley National Park.