Kramer Arch

4.9/5 (14 reviews)
Barstow, California (SanBernardino County)
Last Updated: 03/22/2023

Trail Information

Highlights

A lost secret of the desert, Kramer Arch is one of the many unknown natural obstacles in the area. This beautiful natural stone structure isn't very large so vehicle size may be an issue. If your vehicle is small enough, you can squeeze through the arch making for some awesome photo opportunities. Always approach the arch slowly and don't be afraid to back out.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Navigation

Trail Reviews

4.9/5 (14)
Official Crew
120550
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 03/22/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Must do when in the area. Nothing has changed
Open
Rated 4/5
Visited: 10/13/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Easier

Coming back from an epic Sand Hollow trip, had a itch for one more trail before going home. Only ran into one other person put there, but it was beautiful. I came up the back way (off Mule Canyon) which added a few more obstacles getting to the trail (they were harder than the arch lol). Funny note, I hit the "directions to trailhead" and it dumped me right on the east side of the archive. Super east run for an experienced driver, I didn't even air down and only had to use 4wd on one climb. But nice little 30 minute detour for sure.
Open
Rated 4/5
Visited: 09/17/2022

Make sure you have a good spotter if you are even a little bit nervous about this. I thought it would be like "The Squeeze", but it is much more technical that that.
Official Crew
14300
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 12/26/2021
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

We went through the arch a couple times while exploring the area this weekend. It's still just as tight. In fact, the roof rack on the lifted TJ in our group made contact with the arch while going through... no damage, just a little kiss!
Official Crew
120550
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 03/08/2021

Did a quick run with friends. Turned out to be a great day.

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