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A 1.6-million-acre desert preserve crossed by the historic Mojave Road, a 140-mile 4WD route with no services along the way.
Mojave National Preserve in southeastern California is crossed by the Mojave Road, a 140-mile unmaintained desert track running from near the Colorado River to Camp Cady — a route with roots in Native American trade paths and a 19th-century military wagon road.
GAO guides for this destination:
- Overlanding the Mojave Road: A First-Timer's Route Guide — vehicle requirements, permits, and what a first crossing takes
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