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The Lava Tube
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Inside Mojave National Preserve
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The Lava Tube
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The Lava Tube was formed by hot, molten lava oozing across the desert floor 27,000 years ago. Now, visitors can go inside the lava tube to enjoy a unique underground haven with cooler summer temperatures and fantastic photography opportunities. <br /> <br /> <strong>Access Information:</strong><br /> Two-wheel drive, high clearnace vehicles can usually access the lava tube via the unimproved Aiken Mine Road from North Kelbaker Road. Be sure to check <a href="https://www.nps.gov/moja/road-conditions.htm">current road conditions</a> to verify the route is open for your type of vehicle, as conditions can change due to weather events. The walking trail from the parking area to the tube is 1/2 mile over rocky terrain.
Rings Loop
~40 min drive
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Rock Spring
~41 min drive
The Rock Spring area is beautiful, lush part of the Preserve. Though water flows infrequently, you may still find it in the spring. <br /> <br /> The Rock Spring Loop is an easy, one-mile intrepretive trail, featuring descriptions of the mining and military history of the area…