We are planning a trip next April (06) and I would like to know is it possible to drive from Grand Canyon to Death Valley in one day without stopping off ?
We have only planned 1 night in Death Valley before heading to Yosemite so far, but having now read some of the posts, am wondering whether to add another night to Death Valley / Mammoth? Any Opinions are welcome !! Thanks
Drive from Grand Canyon to Death Valley
I am unable to comment about the drive from GC to DV. Your thought about staying in Mammoth maybe need to be changed.
Tioga Pass, Rt. 120 east entrance to Yosemite, is closed during the winter and its reopening depends on the snowfall. On the average, it opens around the end of May. This year it did not reopen until the end of June.
To get to Yosemite from Death Valley, you will have to go around the southern part of the Sierra, by way of Bakersfield. Of course, this will add more miles, and a less scenic drive. I%26#39;d would check again closer to your trip as to the reopening of some roads between Bridgeport and Lake Tahoe, and heading to Yosemite that way.
Drive from Grand Canyon to Death Valley
It%26#39;s about a 7 1/2 drive from the south rim of the Grand Canyon to Death Valley.
From Death Valley to Yosemite National Park California is another 7 hours.
If you would do this -- best to fly to Phonix AZ -- Drive to Grand Canyon (4-6 hours depending what parts you want to see) stay overnight -- Then Death valley (71/2) drive--- stay another night and then on to Yosemite park.
Have a good trip (still cool in april)
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