PHan’s Death Valley Itinerary for EV Drivers

Day 1: Arrival and Exploration Morning 8:30 AM: Depart from Kurve. 10:00 AM: Tesla Supercharger #1 (10-minute charge, 1:20 hr / 65 miles). 11:20 AM: Tesla Supercharger #2 (30-minute charge). Noon 12:00 PM: Lunch at Inyokern Subway. Depart Inyokern by 12:30 PM. Afternoon 3:00 PM: Check-in at the Inn at Death Valley (2:30 hr drive from Inyokern). Late Afternoon / Evening Adventure 3:20 PM — 3:45 PM: Drive to the first half of Artist’s Drive. 3:45 PM — 4:15 PM: Artist’s Palette Hiking Trail (30 minutes). 4:15 PM — 4:40 PM: Drive to Badwater Basin. 4:40 PM — 5:20 PM: Badwater Basin Trail (40 minutes). 5:15 PM: Sunset at Badwater Basin. 5:20 PM — 6:00 PM: Return hike from Badwater Basin Trail. 6:00 PM — 6:30 PM: Drive back to Inn at Death Valley. Day 2: Full Day of Exploration Early Morning 5:45 AM: Depart from the Inn. 6:20 AM: Arrive at Dante’s View Parking; start hike. 6:47 AM: Sunrise viewing at Dante’s View. 7:10 AM: Conclude hike; back at the Inn by 8:00 AM. Dante’s View Trail: 50 minutes. Midday Morning: Visit Golden Canyon Trailhead. Golden Canyon Trail: Time not specified, but typically 1–2 hours depending on the route. Rest and recuperate. Afternoon 12:40 PM: Leave for Ubehebe Crater. 1:50 PM: Arrive and explore Ubehebe Crater (60 minutes). 3:15 PM: Depart for Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. Late Afternoon / Evening 4:30 PM: Start Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes Trail. Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes Trail: Exploration time varies; typically 1 hour for casual exploration. 5:15 PM: Sunset viewing at Mesquite Sand Dune. 5:45 PM: Depart from Mesquite Sand Dunes Parking. Day 3: Sunrise and Final Exploration Early Morning 6:47 AM: Sunrise at Zabriskie’s Point. Explore Golden Canyon. Golden Canyon Trail: Revisit or explore further; 1–2 hours recommended. This itinerary incorporates the estimated times for each hike or trail to help you plan your visit more effectively. Always allow some flexibility in your schedule for rest, photography, and unexpected delays, ensuring a fulfilling and enjoyable experience in Death Valley. #songkran2024#trip