Mojave Trails National Monument
The Mojave Trails National Monument covers around 1.6 million acres of California terrain.
Plan Around Mojave Trails National Monument
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Mojave Trails National Monument Details
The Mojave Trails National Monument covers around 1.6 million acres of California terrain. The land is mountainous, has sand dunes, including Cadiz Dunes, and lava flows. It is also historically outstanding because it encompasses Native American trading routes, World War II training facilities, and a large stretch of the National Trails Highway Route 66.
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Nearby Parks Around Mojave Trails National Monument
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Mojave Trails National Monument
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11.2 mi away
Amboy Crater
Although it has not erupted in over 10,000 years, this extinct volcano is still an imposing sight in the Mojave Desert.
21.0 mi away
Kelso Dunes
The ever-changing landscape of wind-blown sand dunes is a surreal backdrop for this strenuous 3-mile hike.
28.5 mi away
Cleghorn Lakes Wilderness Area
This 39,000-acre wilderness area is 20 miles north of Joshua Tree National Park.
31.4 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.
35.1 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.
