We decided not to subject our car tires to any more rough rock exposure so we parked at the end of the pavement and hiked up ("up" is the important word) 2 miles to the kilns. It's a pretty good incline for the entire hike there (but it's all downhill back). Very interesting to see and worth the hike. The... More

The kilns are an interesting stopping point at DVNP and are in excellent condition. The Wildrose peak trail starts at the site of the first kiln as you enter the parking lot. This trail is 8 miles R/T with an elevation gain of two thousand feet and is a very worthwhile hike as it offers wonderful views of the valley... More

The trip to the kilns is as fascinating as the kilns themselves. Every bend in the road--and there are many--provides another stunning view, whether it's an up close look at wildly folded rocks or a distant view across the Panamints to the Sierras. I like the magnificent engineering and artistry of the kilns--and their silence. If you enter by way... More

The kilns themselves are amazing enough but this is all about the journey. I approached the kilns via Panamint Valley Road rather than Emigrant Canyon Road. The road and countryside around Wildrose are extraordinary and beautiful. The route is also largely enclosed by shrubs and hills which, if you dislike driving along the edge of precipices as I do, is... More

10 little beehives in a row! Each could process 44 cords of wood into charcoal for use in the Modoc and Minietta mines across the Panamint Valley for smelting silver and lead. Wonderful views, neat place.

The road winds through the desert and into the high desert until the elevation is high enough for the visitor to enjoy snow in Death Valley. The kilns are massive with ten still stadning. There was evidence of more kilns which must have made up a full second row of kilns. It reminded me of the ingenuity of humankind to... More

This destination offers a sense of history. Although its remote, its a great drive for relaxing, no traffic, just quiet and fresh air.

Though I thought this was pretty cool and adds to the story of Death Valley, the road was pretty rough those last two miles and there's not much else this way unless you have the appropriate vehicle for passage. We had an SUV, but the driving was rough. Stop if you are heading to Wildrose.

These kilns are located at the Wildrose peak trail-head. By themselves, they can be skipped: interesting, perhaps, but not worth the trek all the way out there for their own sake.