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Mojave National Preserve, California

Looking for the best hiking in Mojave National Preserve? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Mojave National Preserve. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top Hiking Spots in and near Mojave National Preserve

  • San Bernardino County, California

    Hike Rock Spring Loop Trail

    1.5 mi / 100 ft gain
    The Rock Spring Loop trail is an easy to follow 1.5-mile hike in the Mojave National Preserve.  The hike starts in the parking lot, where you walk through a gate, past a sign welcoming visitors to "come on up", to the historic Rock House.  The Rock House is about a tenth of a mile up the trail fr...
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  • San Bernardino County, California

    Hike Kelso Dunes

    4.5
    There is no particular route to the top of Kelso Dunes from the trailhead – the wind is constantly moving the sands (and trail) around. Instead, follow the footsteps in the sand, avoid the vegetation, and aim for the tallest peak. It is pretty hard to get lost as you can see the parking lot from ...
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  • San Bernardino County, California

    Explore the Mojave Desert Lava Tube

    4.7
    0.1 mi / 20 ft gain
    When visiting the Lava Tubes, you must have a full tank of gas, radiator coolant, and a couple gallons of water before you enter the Mojave Desert Preserve! The preserve doesn't offer any services other than the occasional place to fill up on water.From The North: From Baker, CA on Interstate 15,...
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  • San Bernardino County, California

    Teutonia Peak Trail

    5.0
    3.15 mi / 623 ft gain
    Teutonia Peak is a rocky 5,755-foot mountain on the edge of Cima Dome in the north east section of Mojave National Preserve. The dome is 1,500 feet tall is the most symmetrical dome of its type in the United States. The hike starts with a gradual trail through an impressive forest of Joshua Tr...
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  • San Bernardino County, California

    Camp at Hole In the Wall Campground

    5.0
    You may think a desert is barren and ugly with little to offer the avid outdoorsman. The truth is very far from that. The Mojave, like any other great outdoor location offers great hikes, amazing views, wildlife, and a night sky that is hard to beat anywhere else. The Mojave just like all great d...
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