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Mojave Trails National Monument
🌲 National Forest

Mojave Trails National Monument

East San Bernardino County
Dog Friendly
🥾 Hiking
📸 Scenic
🦌 Wildlife
💎 Hidden Gem

1.6 million-acre BLM monument protecting Route 66, lava flows, sand dunes, and Mojave wilderness.

Mojave Trails National Monument is one of the largest protected landscapes in the contiguous U.S., bridging Joshua Tree and the Mojave National Preserve. It includes Route 66, the Amboy Crater, the Cady Mountains, and vast ancient lava flows.

🌟 Why Locals Love It

It's the IE's biggest, wildest, emptiest backcountry.

What to Expect

Dirt roads, lava fields, lonely Route 66 towns, dark night skies.

💡 Good to Know Before You Go

No services. Bring extra water and fuel.

📍 Local Tip

Watch the sunset from Amboy Crater rim.

Best Time to Visit

October–April.

Notable Features

Amboy Crater
Route 66
Dark skies
Lava flows

Practical Info

1201 Bird Center Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Amenities

Trails
Parking
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