Mojave Trails National Monument | California

The Mojave Trails National Monument spans 1.6 million acres of federal lands, including more than 350,000 acres of already Congressionally-designated wilderness, managed by the Bureau of Land Management between Barstow and Needles, California. It is a stunning mosaic of rugged mountain ranges, ancient lava flows, and spectacular sand dunes. The monument contains the longest remaining undeveloped stretch of Route 66 and some of the best preserved sites from the World War II-era Desert Training Center. Connecting the Mojave National Preserve with Joshua Tree National Park, the Mojave Trails National Monument ensures the biological connectivity of this landscape while preserving traditional uses such hunting and off-highway vehicle recreation.

Photos

Afton Canyon within the Mojave Trails Naitonal Monument
Afton Canyon within the Mojave Trails Naitonal Monument
Afton Canyon
Route 66 in front of Amboy Crater
Route 66 in front of Amboy Crater
Photo by Ramona Daniels/BLM
Cadiz Dunes Wilderness in the Mojave Trails National Monument
Cadiz Dunes Wilderness in the Mojave Trails National Monument
Photo by Bob Wick, BLM.

Adventure is at Your Fingertips

Activities

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BIKING
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CLIMBING
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HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
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CAMPING
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HIKING
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HORSEBACK RIDING
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HUNTING
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PICNICKING
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WILDLIFE VIEWING
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WILDERNESS
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
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PHOTOGRAPHY

Addresses

Bureau of Land Management
Needles Field Office
1303 South U.S. Hwy 95
Needles
California
92363

Geographic Coordinates

34.544837, -115.790605

Directions

From Needles, CA, take I-40 west approx. 10 miles to the U.S. Highway 95 north exit. This is eastern entrance to the monument.