Hikes in Mojave National Preserve

North of Joshua Tree and south of Death Valley, Mojave National Preserve resembles a bit of both. Since it is not a national park, MNP is short on facilities, but this absence creates the opportunity for a more intimate visit with the desert. Highlights of Mojave National Preserve [wp_ad_wide_page] Visit Mojave National Preserve FACT: Mojave National Preserve has a larger dune field than Death Valley. ... Read more.
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Ubehebe Crater
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Ubehebe Crater in Death Valley National Park
Ubehebe Crater is located in the north end of Death Valley National Park near the Eureka Dunes and Scotty's Castle. A parking lot along the rim provides a great view of the crater, and three trails offer even more. The Science Ubehebe Crater is a maar volcano that was created by a phreatic eruption two to seven thousand years ago. Hot magma converted groundwater into steam, which created an intense pressure and an intense explosion. ...Read more.
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Distance: 2 miles · Elevation change: 275 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: February 3, 2010 Last updated: December 5, 2025
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