Hike past the gate and into the broad wash. Besides, that’s not where the hike is, so park here and gear-up! At the small parking area, you’ll see that the road continues, but this section is only passable with high-clearance 4WD vehicles. I drove a 2WD Honda Accord down this road with no trouble other than my own innate anxiety. The trailhead begins at a small parking lot 2.6 miles down a rough but passable dirt road. This is a fairly short and easy hike, but the broad range of terrain and shocking amounts of greenery make this quick hike a must-do if you’re in the western edge of the National Park. I have been to my fair share of desert oases, but I can honestly say I’ve never been anywhere quite like Darwin Falls. This is a hiking experience that is not to be missed. A spring-fed creek flows through a narrow canyon, allowing grasses, trees, and all forms of life to flourish in a very small pocket of land. A decidedly non-desert landscape in the middle of one of the hottest, driest deserts in the world – Darwin Falls is one of the only permanent fresh water sources in the park.
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