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Buckhorn Back Country Byway
This 31-mile route starts in Ravendale and crosses the California-Nevada border, traveling through Twin Peaks Wild Horse and Burro Management Area, Pine Dunes Research Natural Area, Cottonwood Mountains, and Duck Lake.
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Buckhorn Back Country Byway Details
This 31-mile route starts in Ravendale and crosses the California-Nevada border, traveling through Twin Peaks Wild Horse and Burro Management Area, Pine Dunes Research Natural Area, Cottonwood Mountains, and Duck Lake. Keep in mind this is a rugged adventure, and off-roading or 4x4 vehicles are advised. And because you will not find too many towns or facilities along the way, it is worth packing food, water, or whatever else you might need for your two-hour back and forth journey.
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