Means Dry Lake - Johnson Valley

5/5 (12 reviews)
Means Dry Lake aka Hammertown USA is the one calm location in an area known for extreme off-road. It is typically used as a base camp and staging area for those who are attempting the legendary Hammer Trails and the King of the Hammers event. Whether it is your first time wheeling or are an extreme ... Read More
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Highlights of Means Dry Lake - Johnson Valley

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Highest Elevation
2585 ft
Shape of Trail
Loop
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
Means Dry Lake Bed
Nearest Town
Yucca Valley
Nearest Services
Yucca Valley
Management Agency
BLM - Johnson Valley
District
Barstow Field Office

Overview

Means Dry Lake aka Hammertown USA is the one calm location in an area known for extreme off-road. It is typically used as a base camp and staging area for those who are attempting the legendary Hammer Trails and the King of the Hammers event. Whether it is your first time wheeling or are an extreme rock crawler, arriving at Means Dry Lake is as good as waking up to Christmas morning.

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6 Waypoints
20 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
12 Community Reviews
1 Video
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