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Things to Do Near Darwin Airstrip (DARWIN)

Darwin Airstrip (DARWIN) is a general aviation airport in Darwin, California, at 4,721 ft field elevation with a 2,200 ft runway. 1 spot is right on the field, perfect for a $100 hamburger. Soft-dirt BLM strip beside a tiny living ghost town at 4,721 ft — Darwin is still inhabited and worth a respectful walk-through.

Identifier
DARWIN
Location
Darwin, CA
Field Elevation
4,721 ft
Longest Runway
2,200 ft
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Nearby Activities

Attractions (2)
attraction · On the field

Darwin Town Walk

on the field · ★ 4.3

Darwin is a living ghost town with about 35 current residents — wander the old streets respectfully, see remnants of the 1870s silver mining boom, and appreciate that people still choose to live in the Mojave at 4,700 ft.

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Cerro Gordo Ghost Town

20.0 mi · ★ 4.6

One of California's most significant silver mining sites (1865) — the ghost town is preserved on a private basis and accessible by appointment. A spectacular mountain drive from Darwin.

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Hikes & Trails (1)
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Darwin Falls Hike

5.0 mi · ★ 4.7

A surprising desert oasis — follow a canyon wash 2 miles to a 30-foot waterfall surrounded by cottonwoods and willows. One of Death Valley NP's best-kept secrets, accessible from Darwin.

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Attractions (5)
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Madonna

on the field

Artwork

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Not A Through Street

on the field

Artwork

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Egg

on the field

Artwork

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F-14 Tomcat airplane

5.0 mi

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Chinook helicopter

5.1 mi

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Restaurants & Dining (1)
restaurant

Darwin Station

0.5 mi

Pub

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