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Hikes in Newberry Springs

Within a 30-60 minute drive from the center of Newberry Springs, you’ll find some great hiking opportunities with typical Mojave Desert scenery. Browse through the articles below to learn and discover hikes that might just become your next favorite adventure.

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Afton Canyon

Often referred to as the “Grand Canyon of the Mojave”, Afton Canyon is a colorful, steep-walled canyon that was created by a massive flood nearly 18,000 years ago. Today, the Mojave River continues to carve the canyon ever deeper but […]

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Amboy Crater

Combine this hike into the center of a volcanic cinder cone, along with a road trip over a desolate stretch of old Route 66 and you’ll enjoy a full day of desert exploring. If you like being far away from populated […]

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Calico Mountains Dirt Road Adventure

The Calico Mountains near Barstow offer a treasure trove of hiking and opportunities for exploring back roads, along with unusual geologic formations and classic California mining history. Best known for the Calico Ghost Town, not many people are aware of […]

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Camp Cady

Long before the first Caucasian settlers in the Newberry Springs area arrived, a small fort was established in 1860 to defend wagons traveling a series of historic roads from attacks by Native Americans. Camp Cady was short-lived after the aggressions […]

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Pisgah Crater

Pisgah Crater, sometimes referred to as Pisgah Volcano, is a small volcano known as a cinder cone that has been heavily mined for its unique materials. It also has the largest concentration of lava tubes (caves) in California. Pisgah Crater […]

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Pyramid Canyon

This hike takes you through the dramatic Pyramid Canyon with its tall, deeply etched walls, and ends with the unique geology of Ash Cove.  This relatively easy hike is also easy to get to and is a must for photographers and […]

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Sunrise Canyon Hike

Sunrise Canyon is a significant canyon and drainage on the southeast side of the Calico Mountains facing the I-15 freeway. It makes for a nice and easy hike into a remote and colorful desert canyon. There is no hiking trail. […]