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Amboy Crater
Although it has not erupted in over 10,000 years, this extinct volcano is still an imposing sight in the Mojave Desert.
Plan Around Amboy Crater
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Amboy Crater Details
Although it has not erupted in over 10,000 years, this extinct volcano is still an imposing sight in the Mojave Desert. Its crater is 1,508-feet in diameter and boasts amazing views of the Mojave National Preserve, Marble Mountains, and Bristol Dry Lake from its rim. To reach the peak, you can hike the Western Cone Trail, which is a 4-mile round trip journey. Due to the heat and nearly boiling temperatures during the summer, it is recommended to only make the trek in the spring or fall.
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Nearby Parks Around Amboy Crater
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Amboy Crater
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11.2 mi away
Mojave Trails National Monument
The Mojave Trails National Monument covers around 1.6 million acres of California terrain.
21.0 mi away
Cleghorn Lakes Wilderness Area
This 39,000-acre wilderness area is 20 miles north of Joshua Tree National Park.
23.6 mi away
Kelso Dunes
The ever-changing landscape of wind-blown sand dunes is a surreal backdrop for this strenuous 3-mile hike.
31.1 mi away
Providence Mountains State Recreation Area
Overlooking the Mojave Desert, this park on the eastern side of the Providence Mountains is an excellent spot for hiking and wildlife viewing.
32.2 mi away
Twentynine Palms
Twentynine Palms Highway (SR 62), the main access road for the northern part of Joshua Tree National Park, runs east-west straight through the town of Twentynine Palms.
