Short but strenuous scramble to the two prominent hills at the foot of the Grapevine Mountains. From Hell s Gate, walk SW 0.5 mile toward the buttes. Scramble south up the ridge to the first of the buttes. It s more difficult. Extreme care should be used when climbing the buttes.
Ridges are narrow and exposed with steep drop-offs.
Windy days make this effect quite dramatic. The views are among the best in Death Valley. Deep and spectacular canyon north of Titus Canyon. Walk 0.5 mile north along base of mountains to large wash, then 2.5 mi. up canyon to a 35 ft. dryfall. Using caution, you can climb around the falls on the south side.