Place to visit
Zabriskie Point, United States: what it is and when to go
Zabriskie Point is a landform in Death Valley National Park, California, United States of America, at 211 m above sea level. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 14 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 32. It has articles in 18 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Landform in Death Valley National Park, California, United States of America · Nature
- Where
- United States
- Elevation
- 211 m
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 312 km as the crow flies
- Website
- nps.gov
- Coordinates
- 36.42005, -116.81229
What it is and where
Zabriskie Point is a landform in Death Valley National Park, California, United States of America, at 211 m above sea level. It has articles in 18 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
The spectacular views from Zabriskie Point are some of the most photographed in Death Valley National Park. Zabriskie Point affords an elevated vista from which to marvel at the badlands below. The salt flats of Death Valley are visible in the distance.
Its coordinates are 36.42005, -116.81229; the nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 312 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Zabriskie Point is April to October.
- JanPossible9:47
- FebPossible10:40
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBest time12:56
- MayBest time13:56
- JunBest time14:28
- JulBest time14:15
- AugBest time13:23
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:03
- NovPossible10:01
- DecPossible9:32
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 32. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Harmony Borax WorksFormer industrial facility in Death Valley, California, United States8.8 km
- Devil's Golf CourseSalt pan in Death Valley National Park, California, United States15 km
- Pyramid PeakMountain in Inyo County, California18 km
- Badwater BasinEndorheic basin in Death Valley, noted as the lowest point in North America22 km
- Aguereberry PointPromontory in Death Valley National Park, California, United States22 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Nature
- Niagara Falls: three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States
- Grand Canyon: steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States
- Yellowstone National Park: first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States
- Denali: highest mountain in North America, located in Alaska
- Mount Rushmore: mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
- Mauna Kea: Hawaiian volcano
Every United States place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Zabriskie Point?
It is a landform in Death Valley National Park, California, United States of America. It has articles in 18 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Zabriskie Point?
April to October. In June there are 14 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 32.
How do you get to Zabriskie Point?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 312 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Harmony Borax Works, Devil's Golf Course, Pyramid Peak. The rest is in the United States guide.
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