Aguereberry Point

Aguereberry Point

Death Valley, CA

Reviewed April 18th, 2005

Famous Death Valley gold miner Pete Aguereberry built the access road to Aguerebery Point just so he could show his friends the spectacular view. As you ascend the 6.2 miles leading up to the point (elevation 6433 ft.), you will find a single plastic outhouse at a corner just short of the peak. This positioning was probably chosen to keep the rather unattractive vessel far enough away from the glamourous lookout point while still maintaining a certain level of convenience.

The outhouse was, from what I saw, the only fixture of it's kind within the park. More permanent structures where usually opted for in the more heavily visited areas. While the floor was soiled, the seat was sloppy, and the smell was a bit overbearing - I was impressed by the existence of a small plastic urinal. Even more impressive was the view that you (okay, men) are treated to as they use the urinal. Two eye-level portholes look out directly to the snow-capped Telescope Peak, a truly breathtaking view. Women (or I should say those who go to the bathroom sitting down) are not so lucky.

RESTROOM RATING: 4
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