Teutonia Peak
in Mojave National Preserve
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Teutonia Peak is located on the edge of Cima Dome in Mojave National Preserve. The dome is 1,500 feet tall and covers seventy square miles, and the most symmetrical dome of its type in the United States. If that geological geometrical fact doesn’t strike your fancy, the hike up Teutonia Peak will.
At 5,755 feet, Teutonia Peak offers great views of Cima and the surroundings. This four mile round-trip trail heads south from Cima Road and crosses the desert through part of the world’s largest Joshua tree forest. A half mile from the summit the ascent becomes more earnest as the maintained single track now tackles the bulk of the 700 feet in elevation between the trailhead and the peak.
Cima Dome from Teutonia Peak
Despite the minimal effort, the views from the top are splendid. The trail ends at a saddle beneath the peak. Those up for the climb may scramble out over the rocks and up to the summit. No fee or permit is required to hike to Teutonia Peak in Mojave National Preserve, so get out and enjoy!
To get to the trailhead: From Cima, drive north on Cima Road for 6 miles to a turnout at the trailhead. From the 15 Freeway, exit Cima Road and drive south for 11 miles to the turnout.
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Camping
 | Mojave National Preserve There are a few campgrounds and endless roadside camping within the preserve. |
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