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Mojave Desert

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Scenic header: The Teton Range in the fall. · NPS Photo/Tobiason · Photo credits

Mojave Desert, California

Location

Description

The Mojave (pronounced mo-har-vay) does not have sand dunes or large cacti, but instead is a land of rugged arid mountainous scrub land covered with millions of sage bushes.

Crossing the Mojave on any road marked on a road map is an interesting but perfectly safe thing to do, but it still advisable to join a group tour to experience all the rich history and the stories of the Mojave your guide has in store for you.

If you are crossing the southern Mojave on I-10 then we would highly recommend a visit to Joshua Tree National Park.

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Places & useful connections

Before you set out

Confirm current access, opening arrangements, reservations and the suitability of your planned roads and walks. Photographs may show earlier conditions.