Well, Death Valley is not actually too welcoming! Imagine crossing in a wagon on this and much more as this is the main valley but there are three more just inside of the park! We entered from Lone Pine, CA over ridge after ridge along Route 190 in the Northwestern edge and out on 178 the extreme Southeastern point. We were in the park about 140 miles, it was 98 degrees and dusty. On road out we passed one car coming toward us in 50 miles. The roads in and out were spectacular driving. I loved it even in the clunky rental.