Mojave Trails National Monument

Mojave Trails National Monument

SERVICE OVERVIEW

Mojave Trails National Monument is a U.S. National Monument located in the state of California
between Interstates 15 and 40. It partially surrounds the Mojave National Preserve. The focal point of the new preserve is the remote and nearly pristine Cadiz Dunes that formed from the sand of dry lake beds. It was designated by President Obama on February 12, 2016 along with Castle Mountains National Monument and Sand to Snow National Monument. It is under the control of the Bureau of Land Management.

The Mojave Trails National Monument spans 1.6 million acres and a vast landscape of rugged mountains, ancient lava flows, and incredible sand dunes; Cadiz Dunes that formed from the sand of dry lake beds. The monumentis home to the longest remaining undeveloped stretch of Route 66 and Amboy Crater, an inactive Volcano! From hiking to camping to off roading, this national monument is a great pitstop between Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

Directions:
Hwy 62 to Godwin Road. Turn left on Godwin. Go 2 miles, then right on Amboy Rd. Go 39.8 miles.  Arrive at Mojave Trails National Monument.