Day Itinerary
8 Activities
Day 5
323 mi
Ghost Town and Mojave National Preserve
The day is going to be full of not only interesting places, but also long scenic roads. First you will visit the Ghost Town, and after lunch there will be an opportunity to visit the national reserve, before heading to the next point for overnight stay and the Valley of Death.
0.6 mi
5 min
Joshua Tree Coffee Company
Café
Open Details
In a small wooden building, out of an old film about the wild west, is a simple and cozy coffee house, suitable for breakfast before an active day. The staff of the coffee house and its owner, who often meets guests himself, pay great attention to the process of making coffee drinks. The list of dishes is not too extensive, but is perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Open Hours: Monday - Sunday: 8:00 – 17:00
Open Hours: Monday - Sunday: 8:00 – 17:00
95.2 mi
1 hr 50 min
Calico
Landmark
Open Details
At the end of the nineteenth century, Calico was a small but thriving town where miners worked. People came here to get rich quickly, and it was not in vain, only silver of local mines produced $ 86 million.
However, over time, the city became empty, and only the lonely buildings, which in the middle of the last century were turned into the original open-air museum by the skillful and enterprising residents of neighboring cities, began to remind of the old days. Today, on the territory of the ghost town of Calico, you can explore the history of nineteenth-century American towns, visit local workshops and buy some souvenirs, take a ride on an old train, and even, if you wish, look at a real mine.
However, over time, the city became empty, and only the lonely buildings, which in the middle of the last century were turned into the original open-air museum by the skillful and enterprising residents of neighboring cities, began to remind of the old days. Today, on the territory of the ghost town of Calico, you can explore the history of nineteenth-century American towns, visit local workshops and buy some souvenirs, take a ride on an old train, and even, if you wish, look at a real mine.
0.1 mi
5 min
Old Miners Cafe
Restaurant
Open Details
On the territory are several cafes and food stores. You can hang out, imagining yourself to be a saloon visitor in the wild west, or purchase some food and hit the road as soon as possible. At the very least, it is worth drinking coffee before the road.
Open Hours: Monday - Sunday: 9:00 – 17:00
Open Hours: Monday - Sunday: 9:00 – 17:00
56.1 mi
1 hr
Del Taco
Fast Food Restaurant
Open Details
On the border of the Mojave National Preserve Park there is a small town of Baker, where you can have a good meal.
Open Hours: Monday - Sunday: 7:00 – 00:00
Open Hours: Monday - Sunday: 7:00 – 00:00
25 mi
40 min
Mojave Desert Lava Tube
Landmark
Open Details
What about going down to the lava cave? An interesting and exciting short adventure, but rather dangerous, so be careful. People with claustrophobia may have trouble in the cave.
37.5 mi
1 hr
Mojave National Preserve
Park
Open Details
Mojave National Reserve is interesting for its scenery, so just freely ride on the local roads, and then come back to get to the next staging post.
52.6 mi
1 hr
The Mad Greek
Restaurant
Open Details
On the way to the next place to sleep, make a stop for dinner in the city of Baker. This facility serves simple, but very tasty Greek food.
Open Hours: Monday - Sunday: 10:00 – 21:00
Open Hours: Monday - Sunday: 10:00 – 21:00
56.6 mi
1 hr
Shoshone Inn
Open Details
There are not many hotels in these places, but all the options are quite decent. After all, this is a real adventure! Why not sleep in some roadside tavern?