20 Mule Team Canyon
FILM: Star Wars: Episode VI- Return of the Jedi
SCENE: Jabba the Hutt’s Palace
DESCRIPTION: Follow the footsteps of R2D2 and C-3PO as they made their way towards Jabba’s Palace as part of Luke Skywalker’s plot to free Han Solo. Walk, bike or drive this road to get the full experience.
Dantes View
FILM: Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope
SCENE: Mos Eisley Overlook
DESCRIPTION: A wise old Jedi and a young Luke Skywalker once stood atop this iconic ridge, overlooking Mos Eisley. Share the view from the viewing platform or hike along the ridge line for a more challenging visit!
Artists Palette
FILM: Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope
SCENE 1: Jawas’ Sandcrawler
DESCRIPTION: Scavenge the desert for droids and return your findings to the Jawas! Their Sandcrawler was located just south of the turn into the Artists Palette parking lot.
SCENE 2: R2D2 solo trek
DESCRIPTION: Join R2D2 on their solo journey up the desert canyon! This scene was filmed in the wash in front of the colorful hills of Artists Palette.
Desolation Canyon
FILM: Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope
SCENE: Tusken Raider Attack
DESCRIPTION: Keep an eye out for creatures near the mouth of this canyon. Perhaps you will come across Tusken Raiders riding their banthas! This is a 3.6 mile out and back moderate trail located off of Badwater Road.
Golden Canyon
FILM: Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope
SCENE: Jawas watch R2D2
DESCRIPTION: Pay attention to your surroundings as you never know where Jawas may be hiding. Perhaps behind some rock formations? There are several different hikes you can take from Golden Canyon depending on your desired activity level.
Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
FILM: Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope
SCENE: Tatooine Dunes
DESCRIPTION: Walk along the sand dunes where R2D2 and C-3PO landed in their escape pod after fleeing Darth Vader. Visit the sand dunes at sunset or sunrise to catch the dramatic shadows on the dunes.