Badwater
United States · CaliforniaUS
135-mile run from Death Valley to the slopes of Mount Whitney
The Badwater Ultramarathon is a 135-mile (217 km) ultramarathon race starting at −282 feet (−86 m) below sea level in the Badwater Basin, in California's Death Valley, and ending at an elevation of 8,360 feet (2,550 m) at Whitney Portal, the trailhead to Mount Whitney. It takes place annually in mid-July when the weather is the most extreme and temperatures can reach 130 °F (54 °C) during the day at Badwater Basin.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 36.230, -116.767
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
Overview of Badwater
Badwater sits in California, United States and reads as a place. Our data highlights nature above everything else. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Badwater
Nature in Badwater
(2)Under nature, Badwater is tagged with National Parks and Parks. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Badwater.
Best time to visit Badwater
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Access Badwater through a larger town in California; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is America/Los_Angeles.
Similar destinations
Places near Badwater that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Badwater known for?
- Badwater is mainly a destination for nature, set in California, United States.
- What can you do in Badwater?
- You can plan around National Parks and Parks in Badwater. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Badwater?
- Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
- Where is Badwater located?
- Administratively, Badwater sits in California, United States — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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