Turkey Claw - Johnson Valley

5/5 (21 reviews)
Turkey Claw is a fun and difficult rock crawling trail that will put any 4x4 to its test. Whether you are a Toyota, a 2 door Jeep Wrangler, or a 4 Door JKU person. Turkey Claw will make even the most hardcore off-road enthusiast think twice in the first few feet of the trail. Body damage, driveline ... Read More
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Highlights of Turkey Claw - Johnson Valley

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Desert Category Icon Desert
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Rock Category Icon Rock
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Highest Elevation
2834 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
West
Official Trail Name
Turkey Claw
Nearest Town
Yucca Valley
Nearest Services
Yucca Valley
Management Agency
BLM - Johnson Valley
District
Barstow Field Office

Overview

Turkey Claw is a fun and difficult rock crawling trail that will put any 4x4 to its test. Whether you are a Toyota, a 2 door Jeep Wrangler, or a 4 Door JKU person. Turkey Claw will make even the most hardcore off-road enthusiast think twice in the first few feet of the trail. Body damage, driveline failure, and great memories are all likely to be found on this trail. The next time you decide to have an adventure in the home of The King Of The Hammers in Johnson Valley, California, take a trip to the southwest of Means Dry Lake and check out one of the most fun, short, and epic 4x4 trails in Southern California.

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7 Waypoints
23 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
21 Community Reviews
1 Video
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