Where is Devil’s Hole?
Usa, north-america
13.67 km
130 m
hard
Year-round
Alright, adventure seekers, let's talk Devil's Hole! Picture this: you're cruising through the Nevada desert, south-central part of the state near the legendary Death Valley. You'll find it nestled in the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge.
First things first, you’ll be driving on Devil’s Hole Road – all 8.5 miles (13.67km) of it are unpaved, stretching between Ranch Road and Ash Meadows Road. It's a pretty isolated spot, so come prepared. You'll have to park the car for the last little bit, but it's worth it.
So, what IS Devil's Hole? It's basically a collapsed limestone cave, like a window into this massive underground aquifer system stretching across Nevada, California, and even into Mexico! The water's always around 91°F (33°C), and it's seriously deep – divers have gone down over 427 feet (130 meters) without hitting the bottom! Rumor has it, it might go down over 900 feet.
But it’s not just the depth that’s wild; this place is home to the super rare Devils Hole Pupfish.
And of course, there's the lore. Legend says this place got its name because of the eerie sounds echoing from the cavern, like the devil himself was roaring! There are stories of things disappearing into the depths and other strange happenings. Spooky, right?
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 13.67 km
- Max Elevation
- 130 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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