Advice on Telescope Peak

Liz · Post by **Liz** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:33 am

A few friends and I are planning on bagging Telescope Peak in Death Valley. I plan on starting at Shorty's Well, and finishing at a pre set car shuttle at Mohogany Flat. My question is: Anyone who has done this, or is familiar with DVNP, do you recommend we camp at Furnace Creek? Or is there a better option?

Thanks!

jeffd · Post by **jeffd** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 12:48 pm

Furnace Creek would be the easiest legal option for getting to the Well early in the morning. If it were me, I'd wait until dusk then pull over on West Side Rd near Hanaupah Canyon, grab a quick nap, then start the hike nice and early. Camping is not allowed on the valley floor but I typically sleep in my truck, and West Side Rd is not highly trafficked...

Telescope is a real nice hike if the weather is right. Enjoy!

Rick Kent · Post by **Rick Kent** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 1:38 pm

I concur with Jeff. You can car camp near Shortys Well. The catch however is the temperature. Right now it's still quite warm in the valley even at night (82F).