Ubehebe Peak Trail

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Trail is mostly volcanic rock with some larger boulders peppered in. To reach the summit of Ubehebe Peak, you'll need to be comfortable with some light scrambling.

Run and scramble to the top of Ubehebe Peak for unending views. This area is a super remote and magical place and there's a good chance you'll have the summit (and maybe the entire valley) to yourself. There is no water nearby so pack your own.

The trail begins at the parking area across the dirt road from the Grandstand sign. It'll start up the slope gradually and then turns into some narrower switchbacks as you climb up to the saddle. Once there, you'll have views into the Saline Valley to the west. Continue up the trail, following cairns if needed (the trail is fairly easy to follow). You'll circle around the west side of the ridge and then back toward the playa.

Once back on the ridgetop, you can head north (left) and tag the lower two peaks. To get to Ubehebe, head south (playa to your left) and drop down on the west side of the ridge again. Follow the boot path and cairns up and scramble as necessary. It's pretty hard to lose your way - just head up!

Lots of sharp, prickly desert flora along the way.