Wildrose Charcoal Kilns
Parking available
Ten 25-foot-tall, beehive-shaped kilns, abandoned in Death Valley National Park, California.

πŸ“œ Ten 25-foot-tall, beehive-shaped kilns, a well-preserved example of 19th-century industrial architecture.
πŸ” Built in 1877 to produce charcoal for silver-lead smelters, abandoned after two years due to worsening ore quality.

Why Go

πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Explore well-preserved historic structures
πŸ“Έ Scenic views in Death Valley National Park
πŸ• Dog-friendly trail (on leash)
🌸 Beautiful wildflowers (seasonal)

Why Avoid

⚠️ Road conditions can vary, check park updates
πŸš— Final 2 miles are gravel, may require suitable vehicle
❄️ Road may be closed during heavy snow

Tips

πŸ“ Located on Wildrose Canyon Road, 6.5 km east of Emigrant Canyon Road intersection.
πŸ—ΊοΈ Trail is 0.2 miles out & back, easy difficulty.
πŸ•’ Accessible year-round, but check road conditions.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

Auto parking available near kilns.

🚻 Toilets

Vault/Composting restrooms available near kilns.

Last updated 9 days ago

We strive for accuracy, but errors may occur. Please verify key info.