Zabriskie Point A Stunning View of Death Valley’s Badlands

Zabriskie Point is one of the most iconic and photographed locations in Death Valley National Park. In this video, I will show you the amazing views of the badlands, salt flats, and mountains from this elevated vista. You will also learn about the history, geology, and significance of this place, and why it was named after Christian Zabriskie, a prominent figure in the borax mining industry.

Zabriskie Point is composed of sediments from Furnace Creek Lake, which dried up 5 million years ago, long before Death Valley came into existence. The lakebed sediments were shaped by the powerful force of water, wind, and erosion, creating the yellow and brown striped hills that we see today. The dark-colored material capping the badland ridges is lava from volcanic eruptions that occurred 3 to 5 million years ago. The most pronounced feature viewed from Zabriskie Point is Manly Beacon, a jutting high point that rises to an elevation of 823 ft (251 m) and bears the name of one of the first 49ers (gold rush pioneers) to visit the area.

Zabriskie Point is a must-see highlight for anyone visiting Death Valley National Park. It is especially magnificent when viewed at sunrise or sunset, when the colors of the landscape change dramatically. To get to Zabriskie Point, you need to drive 15 minutes east on Highway 190 from Furnace Creek Visitor Center and park at the designated parking lot. From there, you can walk up a hill on a paved trail for about a quarter mile (400 m) to reach the viewpoint. If you are feeling adventurous, you can also hike in the badlands and explore the trails that connect Zabriskie Point with Gower Gulch, Golden Canyon, and Red Cathedral.

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