Amboy Crater is a dormant cinder cone volcano that rises above a 70-square-kilometer (27 sq mi) lava field in the eastern Mojave Desert of southern California, within Mojave Trails National Monument. [2][4]

Located within the Mojave Trails National Monument, Amboy Crater was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1973 and is recognized for its visual and geological significance. The Crater is an example of a very symmetrical volcanic cinder cone.

Explore the extinct cinder cone volcano and lava field Amboy Crater, which lies off Route 66 and is part of the Mojave Trails National Monument.

Check out this 4.0-mile out-and-back trail near Amboy, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 35 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

Just an hour north of 29 Palms, this is an interesting stop on an itinerary to Joshua Tree. Beautiful scenery on the drive up and cool to see something so different from the scenery in Joshua Tree National Park. There's an ADA accessible ramp to a covered lookout point.

2023年3月9日 · One of historic Route 66’s most peculiar pit stops involves the hike up Amboy Crater in California. This adventure will take visitors to the top of an extinct cinder cone volcano where they can enjoy views of the surrounding lava fields.

Located literally in the middle of nowhere, near the small town of Amboy, sits this massive volcano known as the Amboy Crater. You can hike all the way to the top of the crater and get vast views of the surrounding landscape.

2020年12月26日 · Here we take you on a walk up the ADA accessible pathway to the overlook of Amboy Crater, a National Natural Landmark since 1973. The crater is located in the Mojave Desert off of Historic Route 66, National Trails Highway.

Formed of ash and cinder, Amboy Crater stands at 250-feet tall and 1,500-feet in diameter and sits in stunning contrast to the surrounding desert wilderness. Visitors who hike the 3-mile round-trip trail up and into this stunningly symmetrical volcanic cinder cone are rewarded with breathtaking views of the surrounding lava field and the vast ...

Amboy Crater is located on public land man aged by the Bureau of Land Management. Its recent origin and its near perfect shape led to its designation as a National Natural Land mark in 1973. Facilities at the crater consist of a day use area with interpretive kiosk, four shaded pic nic tables, two vault toilets and a shaded sce nic overlook of ...