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| Status: | Open |
| Typically Open: | Year Round |
| Difficulty: |
3-5
(EASY - MODERATE)
|
| Length: | 10 miles |
| Highest Elevation: | 3000 feet |
| Duration: | About 2 hours |
| Shape of Trail: | Connector |
| Best Direction to Travel: | N/A |
| Nearest Town: | Barstow |
| Nearest Town w/ Services: | Barstow |
| Official Road Name: | Afton Canyon |
| Management Agency: | BLM |
| District: | Barstow Field Office |
Afton Canyon is many times thought as one of the last amazing landscapes of California. With majestic views and one of the only places the Mojave River flows above ground, Afton is not just a wheeling destination. It must see in ones lifetime. When traveling through Afton Canyon, you will find Sand Stone Canyons, Slot Canyons, Sand Stone Natural Caves, Abandon Mines, Deep Water Crossing, and even the Mojave River flowing above ground year around. Thus pack up the 4x4 and experience some of the best camping and scenic off-roading of your life.
Rutted and/or rocky road. No shelves. Rocks up to 12" and water crossings up to 12" with possible currents. Passable mud. Moderate grades to 15 degrees. 6" holes. Side hill to 20 degrees. 4WD required. No width problems.
Read more about our rating system| Spring: | The days can be warm to hot with mild to cool nights. |
| Summer: | The days can easily get over 110 degrees with the nights still being hot. |
| Fall: | The days can be warm to hot with mild to cool nights. |
| Winter: | The area is in the high desert meaning it can get very cold out there when a storm comes through, besides that, the days are usually warm with cold nights. |
Exit 15 Freeway at Afton and go east
Afton Camp Ground was just freshly remodeled. They now have many nice amenities such as fire places, bathrooms, bbq, and shade.
First Water Crossing, this one is a long one and can be very deep. Make sure you are going slow and if the water is moving at all. Do not attempt.
There are two train bridges you can drive on. Be warned they are not maintained.
Second Water Crossing (Dry). In 2015 there was several flash floods that went through the area depositing a lot of additional sand in this crossing. Because of this, the crossing is currently dry. As time goes by, the sand will work its way out of this crossing thus the crossing will become wet once again. 35.031151, -116.366902
You can drop into Afton Canyon here. This will be the first right turn that drops down into the canyon. Do not enter any earlier because the is a chance of Quick Sand behind the fences.
One of the large Slot Canyons you can drive your vehicle up and in. This one is easier to access and many people choose to take their lunch here because of the ample shade. Please note, the mileage will be off from this point and on due to the many paths going through out the area.
Spooky Cave is just on the North side of the tracks. This slot canyon turns sand cave is something worth seeing. Just make sure you don't touch the walls or it might cave in. When you get back into it, it gets very narrow and if you have a rope you can climb all the way out the top. Make sure you bring flash lights
Old derailed train car
Gravestones indicate they are for: T-Bone Albright David M Conahey Roland W. Humeston
Another popular spot to take a break out of the sun and have a nice breeze. If you can wait for it, trains seem to pass every 45 minutes or so. When they do pass over you it is something you would never expect to feel.
Old borax mine that is fun to explore and drive around on where the old ore tracks were.
Starting Point: Yermo, CA
| Author: | Official Crew |
| Status: | Open |
| Offroaded on: | 02/04/2018 |
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| Author: | Official Crew |
| Status: | Open |
| Offroaded on: | 11/04/2016 |
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| Status: | Open |
| Offroaded on: | 09/10/2016 |
| Author: | Official Crew |
| Status: | Open |
| Offroaded on: | 10/25/2015 |
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