Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Mount Perry via Dante's Ridge in Death Valley: 8.4 miles, 1,100 feet gain, and views from Badwater to Whitney.
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The hike from Dante's View to Mount Perry covers 8.4 miles round trip with 1,100 feet of elevation gain across Death Valley's exposed ridge terrain. The trail follows a well-defined path along Dante's Ridge, offering panoramic views of Badwater Basin and distant sightlines to Mount Whitney. This is a moderate desert hike best done in cooler months when valley temperatures are manageable. The route is mostly exposed with little shade, so carry extra water and sun protection. The summit delivers sweeping views across the park that reward the effort. You'll need a good fitness base and awareness of desert conditions, but the trail itself is straightforward to follow.
00:00 Why This Hike
00:57 Hike Location
01:39 Trail Directions
02:08 Star Wars Scene
06:38 Starting The Summit
08:34 Seeing Mt Whitney
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Mount Perry via Dante's Ridge in Death Valley: 8.4 miles, 1,100 feet gain, and views from Badwater to Whitney.
*Gear I'm Using Now:*
* inReach: hkgy.co/inreach
* Hiking App: hkgy.co/app
* Watch: hkgy.co/watch
* Shoes: hkgy.co/shoes
* Pack: hkgy.co/backpack
* Rescue Insurance: hkgy.co/insurance
*Full Hiking Gear List (What I Use Now - Tested & Not Sponsored):*
hikingguy.com/gear
*More Hiking Content*
* Website: hikingguy.com
* Patreon: patreon.com/c/hikingguy
* Monthly Hiking News (free): patreon.com/c/hikingguy
* Subscribe: youtube.com/c/Hikingguy
The hike from Dante's View to Mount Perry covers 8.4 miles round trip with 1,100 feet of elevation gain across Death Valley's exposed ridge terrain. The trail follows a well-defined path along Dante's Ridge, offering panoramic views of Badwater Basin and distant sightlines to Mount Whitney. This is a moderate desert hike best done in cooler months when valley temperatures are manageable. The route is mostly exposed with little shade, so carry extra water and sun protection. The summit delivers sweeping views across the park that reward the effort. You'll need a good fitness base and awareness of desert conditions, but the trail itself is straightforward to follow.
00:00 Why This Hike
00:57 Hike Location
01:39 Trail Directions
02:08 Star Wars Scene
06:38 Starting The Summit
08:34 Seeing Mt Whitney
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*Disclaimer:*
Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. I only recommend gear I actually use and trust.
