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Darwin Falls

Inyo County, CA

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Rare desert waterfall hidden in a lush canyon near Panamint Valley. A permanent spring-fed oasis with flowing water year-round — extremely unusual for Death Valley region.

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RegionInyo County, CA
Coordinates36.3208, -117.5245
WaterYear-round waterfall
Hike2 miles round trip
SettingDesert oasis
AccessDirt road
FeeNational Park entrance fee
Best seasonNov-Mar; avoid summer heat

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