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Lava Tube in the Mojave Desert
It is not every day that you get to crawl inside the middle of a lava tube.
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Lava Tube in the Mojave Desert Details
It is not every day that you get to crawl inside the middle of a lava tube. As you descend down into the ground, you will enter a dark chamber with an exposed hole in the ceiling, creating a spotlight that illuminates the tube with sunshine. Located in a lava field in the Mojave National Preserve, this tunnel-like tube was formed thousands of years ago by molten lava. It is a little narrow in some places, so claustrophobic travels might want to wait at the top instead.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Lava Tube in the Mojave Desert
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Cima Dome
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Mojave National Preserve
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Kelso Dunes
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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.
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Wild Horse Canyon Scenic Backcountry Byway
If you are visiting the East Mojave National Scenic Area, then you will want to take part of your day to explore this backcountry byway.
