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Salt Creek Interpretive Trail, Death Valley National Park

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Salt Creek Interpretive Trail reviews

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4.3

By Mel52088

Near landscape that’s quite different from others in the park. Enjoyed watching the little pupfish dart around. We only did about half this trail though because it was 2pm, there’s zero shade, and we.... more

Near landscape that’s quite different from others in the park. Enjoyed watching the little pupfish dart around. We only did about half this trail though because it was 2pm, there’s zero shade, and we.... more »
By Hrothmir

Not the most visually dramatic site in a park full of dramatic scenery - but worth the stop to see the pupfish that survive here. I had wondered if it would be hard to spot the pupfish, especially..... more

Not the most visually dramatic site in a park full of dramatic scenery - but worth the stop to see the pupfish that survive here. I had wondered if it would be hard to spot the pupfish, especially..... more »
By Traveler918

Yes, there is water in the desert! In March, anyway. We saw hundreds (maybe thousands) of tiny pupfish and read about their short and difficult life. Definitely worth a 20 to 30-minute stop to go...

Yes, there is water in the desert! In March, anyway. We saw hundreds (maybe thousands) of tiny pupfish and read about their short and difficult life. Definitely worth a 20 to 30-minute stop to go... more »

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By Jennifer Cleary

This was one of the more crowded trails, so I'm surprised there are not more reviews or pictures. I went in April and the pup fish were tiny and plentiful. This was the only spot that I came across in the park that typically has water. Imagine being one of the pioneers who came through Death Valley and coming across this water! Imagine how grateful you would be!! And then imagine how devastated you'd be when you realized the water is salt water 😢

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By B.S. Gopal

Visited in December; A different terrain when compared to other attractions in Death Valley National Park, couldn’t actually see the pupfish, but had quality information posted there about them, the views around the trial were amazing, serene spot. Also, spotted coyote foot steps.

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