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Desert Close to Home

By Jacob Goodwin

I wanted to highlight some recent visits to scenic Mojave Desert near home in Apple Valley, California.

Juniper Flats

A few photos taken in Juniper Flats, a BLM area just south of Apple and Lucerne Valleys.

Near the start of the Bonita Vista Trailhead
New life beneath a burned Joshua Tree in Juniper Flats. This photo was taken atop the Marianas near the Ozzie Trail.
Large boulders on the trail from JF4322 Road (I think) to Cottonwood Springs.
Large boulders on the trail from JF4322 Road (I think) to Cottonwood Springs.
Boulders and Cottonwood Creek in Juniper Flats. I'm honestly not sure if this is private property or BLM. So please behave if you hike down here!

Sidewinder Mountain

These photos were taken from a hike with my friend Marina to a random mountain off of Johnson Road between Apple and Lucerne Valley.

Looking south of Johnson Road near the trail to Sidewinder Mountain on the north side of Johnson road.

Horseman Center

I took a day of to scramble and scratch my legs on some boulders at Horsemen’s Center Park in Apple Valley

Arrowhead Pinacles

I took a hike up the Arrowhead Pinacles in the desert transition region between Apple Valley and the San Bernardino Mountains. I did this hike with my nephew during fall 2018. We saw a film crew packing in lots of gear, but I have yet to determine what movie they filmed.