15-35 MinutesFee applies
Harmony Borax Works Self Guided Walk
Death Valley National Park
Harmony Borax Works was instrumental in drawing people to Death Valley in the late 1800s and in the subsequent popularity of the Furnace Creek area. The 1/4 mi (0.4 km) paved walking path at this site takes visitors back in time by exploring the ruins of the plant and associated townsite and an original twenty mule team wagon.
Harmony Borax Works was instrumental in drawing people to Death Valley in the late 1800s and in the subsequent popularity of the Furnace Creek area. The 1/4 mi (0.4 km) paved walking path at this site takes visitors back in time by exploring the ruins of the plant and associated townsite and an original twenty mule team wagon. HIKING NOT ADVISED AFTER 10AM IN THE SUMMER Round Trip Length: 0.4 mi (0.6km) Difficulty: Easy Elevation Gain: 50 ft (0.8km) Trail Type: paved, ADA accessible Closest Restroom: No restrooms. Furnace Creek Visitor Center 1 mile (1.6km) east.
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Self-Guided Tours - WalkingAncient SeasAsian American HeritageGeologyMineral DepositsMiningNight SkyAstronomyScenic ViewsTrains and RailroadsWestward ExpansionmineralshistoryWagonmuleDeath Valley National Parkboraxself guided walkharmony borax works
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Details
Duration
15-35 Minutes
Fees
Included with entrance fee or acceptable National Park pass. Please display your pass in the vehicle's windshield.
Fees Apply
Yes
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility
Harmony Borax works interpretive trail is a 1/4 mile paved pathway that gains slightly in elevation as it leaves the parking lot. Areas of the pavement are cracked/crumbling, so watch your footing. The historic wagon and structures can be viewed from a distance from the parking lot.
Pets
No
Reservations
No
Location
Harmony Borax Works parking area