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R-278 · Route File

Racetrack Road

Death Valley National Park, California · United States

The long rough backcountry road from Ubehebe Crater to Racetrack Playa in a remote northern valley of Death Valley National Park.

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Oct - Apr preferred · only after current-condition confirmation
References
9
Coverage
established
Reviewed
Jul 2026

Operational warnings

red · Confirmation required

Racetrack Road is a rough, remote route for high-clearance 4WD vehicles with heavy-duty tyres; flats are common and there is no mobile coverage.

An unsuitable vehicle or tyre package can strand travellers several hours from Furnace Creek in extreme heat without routine recovery support.

Planning response: Confirm current park conditions and carry high-clearance 4WD, off-pavement tyres, two full-size spares, recovery equipment, extra fuel, water and satellite communications.

Seasonal windows are planning triggers, not a substitute for current road, weather or land-access reports. Recheck the official sources below before departure.

Route tire evidence

Tires reported on Racetrack Road

No reviewed tire observation is published for this route.

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Field Links are reviewed references, not live guarantees. Conditions, closures, services and regulations change. Confirm critical information with the responsible authority before relying on it.