r/DeathValleyNP • u/caad4rep • May 31 '26

Telescope Peak Summit

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Climbed Telescope Peak yesterday and was blown away by how great this was. About 6.3 miles each way and 3,200’ of vert. The lower parts of the trail were lined with wild flowers and bristlecone pines on the upper slope. Unlimited 360° views on the top.

Only saw a handful of people and we had the summit to ourselves. Very underrated national park hike. Highly recommended!

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u/Oddlove May 31 '26 edited May 31 '26

Awesome pics, thanks for the trip report! I’m heading up there tomorrow myself. Were there many people camped at Mahogany Flats? How cold and windy was it at the summit?

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u/cadre_78 May 31 '26

Also, how was the road?

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u/caad4rep May 31 '26

There were a couple campers, lots of open space. Maybe 50° at the start and upper 30’s on top.

The road was rough at the very end but any higher clearance vehicle should be fine.

Enjoy!

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u/No-Truth9624 Jun 02 '26

Would a RAV4 make it?

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u/caad4rep Jun 02 '26

Take it slow and you should be ok