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Newberry Springs Driving Tour
Driving route through the unique community of Newberry Springs
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Afton Canyon Dirt Road Trip
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.
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Calico Mtns Dirt Road Trip
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.
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Daggett
For those that enjoy rich and intriguing Mojave Desert history, Daggett is a must-see stop.
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Mojave National Preserve
The Mojave National Preserve, butts right up against Route 66 and is another region where more exploring can be enjoyed.
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Mojave Trails National Monument
As its name implies, this national monument is dedicated to the preservation and protection of the historic trails etched into the desert landscape.
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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.
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Pyramid Canyon
This hike near Afton Canyon takes you through the dramatic Pyramid Canyon with its tall, deeply etched walls, and ends with the unique geology of Ash Cove.
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Rodman Mtns Dirt Road Adventure
This is a dirt road adventure loop trip that leaves Newberry Springs near Bagdad Café and heads south on Troy Road up Kane Wash and connects to Camp Rock Road, which leads west back to I-40 at Daggett, loosely completing the loop.
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Route 66 Barstow to Ludlow
This stretch of historic Route 66 stretches from Barstow to Ludlow passing through the historic towns of Daggett and Newberry Springs.
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Route 66 Ludlow to Needles
This stretch of historic Route 66 stretches from Ludlow to outside Needles and passes through the most remote and barren stretch of California’s Mojave Desert.
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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.
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Harvey House Barstow
A stone’s throw away from that popular historic road known as Route 66 and a little north of downtown Barstow lies one of the more historic gems that the Mojave Desert region has to offer – the Harvey House.
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Route 66 From Helendale to Barstow
This road trip covers historic Route 66 from Helendale (Silver Lakes) to Barstow.
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Black Mountains and Inscription Canyon
The Black Mountains cover a very remote portion of the Mojave Desert northwest of Barstow and make a great one-day exploring trip.
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Owl Canyon in Rainbow Basin
A hike up Owl Canyon will take most people by surprise. After crossing the wide open spaces of the Mojave Desert near Barstow, one would not expect a canyon full of odd geologic formations and wild colors.
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Route 66 from Victorville to Helendale
The segment of Route 66 that stretches between Victorville and Barstow, which passes through the towns of Oro Grande and Helendale, is a great 38 mile (60 km) mini road trip that can be experienced when driving I-15.
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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.