{"id":4471,"date":"2015-11-01T00:11:37","date_gmt":"2015-11-01T00:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/?page_id=4471"},"modified":"2025-12-12T05:57:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T05:57:09","slug":"map","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/map\/","title":{"rendered":"Map"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-4471\" data-postid=\"4471\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-4471 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_qzif571 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_n0cj572 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_qenz573   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>All of our trips are plotted on this map of the American Southwest. \u00a0Click on a map pin to reveal the title of the trip and a hyperlink that will take you on that trip.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"#map\" class=\"shortcode button    yellow rounded\" style=\"color: #000000;\">View Map<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Legend<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_oypw571 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_3 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_aug4574 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ghqf574   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Info \/ Place<\/h3><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2381\" src=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-info.png\" alt=\"icon-info\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">These\u00a0icons indicate trips to places or regional tours.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_c5rn574\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_rim5574   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Road Trip<\/h3><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2379\" src=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\" alt=\"icon-jeep\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Points out trips that are road trips on pavement or dirt.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_tlia575 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_bqf1575   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Hike<\/h3><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2380\" src=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-hiker.png\" alt=\"icon hiker\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Points out trips where hiking is involved.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_6ati571 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_3zr9576 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_chet576   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Instructions<\/h3>\n<p>Our map utilizes a standard map from Google Maps. \u00a0All of the features you are familiar with in Google Maps is available here.<\/p>\n<p>Zoom in or out of the map can be done with your mouse&#8217;s scroll wheel, pinching in and out for touchscreen users or clicking (tapping) on the plus\/minus button int he lower-right corner of the map.<\/p>\n<p>Three map styles are available. \u00a0They are road map, terrain and satellite view. \u00a0Change the map style using the buttons in the upper-left corner of the map.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"map\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-map tb_a7g4571 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_zu1f576 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_2yep576   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Map of Trips<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module maps pro -->\n<div  id=\"tb_wicg577\" class=\"module module-maps-pro tb_wicg577  tf_lazy\" data-zoom=\"6\" data-type=\"ROADMAP\" data-address=\"36.5, -114.3\" data-scrollwheel=\"1\" data-draggable=\"enable\" data-disable_map_ui=\"\" data-polyline=\"\" data-geodesic=\"\" data-polylineStroke=\"2\" data-polylineColor=\"\" data-trigger=\"\" data-mapid=\"\" data-legacymarkers=\"\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"maps-pro-canvas-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"maps-pro-canvas\" style=\"width:100%;height:550px\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<template>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"35.630507,-116.275846\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-hiker.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Salt Creek Hills<\/strong>\n<p>Located at the southeastern tip of Death Valley and<\/br>just outside of the park boundary are the Salt Creek Hills.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/salt-creek-hills\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"35.119162,-115.519656\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-info.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Mojave National Preserve<\/strong>\n<p>The Mojave National Preserve is one of the newest units<br\/>\nof the National Park Service and within its boundaries<br\/>\nrepresents much of the fine qualities of the Mojave Desert.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/mojave-national-preserve\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"34.309698,-117.534019\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>San Andreas Fault Tour near Wrightwood<\/strong>\n<p>We are going to take you on a tour of the San Andreas Fault,<br\/> starting in the Cajon Pass, through Wrightwood and Big Pines,<br\/>then along the north side of the San Gabriel Mountains. <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/san-andreas-fault-wrightwood\/\">Go \n\nthere<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"37.925441,-107.709617\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>San Juan Mountains Wildflower Bloom<\/strong>\n<p>Some of the most spectacular and colorful wildflower displays that<br\/>we\u2019ve ever seen were in the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/san-juan-mountains-wildflower-bloom\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"37.854069,-111.240662\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Burr Trail, Utah<\/strong>\n<p>The Burr Trail is yet another wonderful back road through<br\/>the scenic red rock country of Southern Utah.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/burr-trail-utah\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"36.132002,-109.474159\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-hiker.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Canyon de Chelly: White House Ruin<\/strong>\n<p>This Virtual Tour takes you on the only hiking trail that goes down into<br\/> Arizona's Canyon de Chelly and ends at the White House Ruins located<br\/>on the canyon floor.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/canyon-de-chelly-white-house-ruins\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"38.062404,-122.853846\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-info.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Point Reyes Area<\/strong>\n<p>Just north of busy San Francisco is a quiet, peaceful seaside<br\/>region known as the Point Reyes National Seashore.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/point-reyes\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"34.228673,-116.963518\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-hiker.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Castle Rock Hike in Big Bear<\/strong>\n<p>When it\u2019s hot during the summertime, we all look to the mountains nearby for<br\/>relief and if you head up to Big Bear in Southern California,<br\/>one great hiking option is to Castle Rock.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/castle-rock-hike-in-big-bear\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"34.110236,-117.714903\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-hiker.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden<\/strong>\n<p>Situated along one of Southern California\u2019s most well-known highways<br\/>is one of its least-known botanical gardens \u2013 <br\/>Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden in Claremont. <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/rancho-santa-ana-botanical-garden\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"34.281758,-117.276839\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Pilot Rock Road<\/strong>\n<p>Where the Mojave Desert meets the San Bernardino Mountains,<br\/>\nthere are a number of unknown back roads where you can enjoy the<br\/>\ntransition from the desert vegetation to the mountain shrubbery.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/2n33-pilot-rock\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"34.473451,-120.472323\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Riding the Historical California Zephyr<\/strong>\n<p>We\u2019re going on a nostalgic journey along the California coastline,<br\/>\nfrom Oakland to Los Angeles, aboard an historic domed railcar that<br\/>\nused to be part of the famed California Zephyr.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/california-zephyr\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"36.82886,-117.009225\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Titus Canyon Road Trip<\/strong>\n<p>Titus Canyon is one of Death Valley\u2019s most distinctive canyons with a dirt<br\/> road that passes through some beautiful desert mountain scenery, an<br\/> extremely narrow canyon and is part of some unscrupulous Death Valley history.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/titus-canyon\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"37.622678,-112.166095\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-hiker.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Bryce Canyon in the Snow<\/strong>\n<p>Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah has some of the most unique<br\/>natural geologic formations on Earth. Add some snow and<br\/>you have a very unique landscape.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/bryce-canyon-in-the-snow\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"34.514788,-117.273223\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-hiker.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Mojave Narrows<\/strong>\n<p>In the center of the High Desert\u2019s Victor Valley is one of the<br\/>largest riparian zones in the Mojave Desert.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/mojave-narrows\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"34.545048,-115.790626\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-hiker.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Amboy Crater<\/strong>\n<p>Combine this hike into the center of a volcanic cinder cone, along<br\/>with a road trip over a desolate stretch of old Route 66 and you\u2019ll<br\/>enjoy a full day of desert exploring.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/amboy-crater\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"35.341877,-115.564265\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Cima Road<\/strong>\n<p>The Mojave National Preserve only has a handful of paved roads<br\/>into its interior and Cima Road is one of them.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/cima-road\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"34.921827,-116.848134\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Calico Mountains<\/strong>\n<p>Take a trip behind the ghost town of Calico and<br\/>\nthrough the colorful Calico Mountains for a true<br\/>\nfour-wheel drive adventure.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/calico-mountains\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"36.961615,-111.930125\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>White Pocket<\/strong>\n<p>A true geologic wonder that boasts colorful and twisted<br\/>\nsandstone formations that gives this place a very surreal<br\/>\nand bizarre feeling.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/white-pocket\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"34.904717,-117.024474\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-info.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Harvey House<\/strong>\n<p>A stone\u2019s throw away from that popular historic road known as<br\/>\nRoute 66 lies one of the more historic gems that the Mojave Desert<br\/>\nregion has to offer \u2013 the Harvey House.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/harvey-house\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"37.52401,-112.063548\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-hiker.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Willis Creek Slot Canyon<\/strong>\n<p>If you are visiting Bryce Canyon National Park and would<br\/>\nlike to experience something different, then we recommend<br\/>\nvisiting delightful Willis Creek Slot Canyon.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/willis-creek-slot-canyon\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"34.328694,-117.046684\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Back Road to Big Bear<\/strong>\n<p>A classic back road adventure that takes you from<br\/>\nJoshua Trees to Pine Trees on the way to Big Bear Lake<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/back-road-to-big-bear\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"36.453683, -121.922322\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-hiker.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Garrapata State Park near Monterey<\/strong>\n<p>If you need a cool escape from the summer heat and want<br\/>\nto enjoy some classic California coastline, Garrapata State Park<br\/>\nnear Big Sur, Carmel and Monterey is a great place to cool off.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/garrapata\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"36.628919, -118.073980\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-info.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Lone Pine Area<\/strong>\n<p>Lone Pine is a sleepy little town in the shadows of the rugged<br\/>\nHigh Sierra Nevada Mountains and offers a lot of great outdoor<br\/>\nrecreation, as well as unique film history.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/lone-pine\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"34.307518, -117.469705\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Route 66 in the Cajon Pass<\/strong>\n<p>Before Route 66 reaches the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica,<br\/>\nit has one last obstacle to negotiate - the Cajon Pass.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/route-66-cajon-pass\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"34.334086, -117.453866\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Forgotten Path of Route 66 in the Cajon Pass<\/strong>\n<p>There is a forgotten road that passes through California's Cajon Pass<br\/>\nthat was originally a wagon toll road built in 1861 and, later,<br\/>\nwas used by many people that also traveled early Route 66.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/forgotten-path-route-66\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"34.573713, -117.322439\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Route 66 from Victorville to Helendale<\/strong>\n<p>This is one of the better segments of Route 66 that still<br\/>\nexists and passes by several historical sites and buildings<br\/>\nto enjoy along the way.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/route66vv\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"37.201189, -112.988693\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-info.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Zion in the Snow<\/strong>\n<p>Zion National Park is already a special place. But<br\/>\nadd a good dusting of snow and you\u2019ll get a place that<br\/>\ngoes from special to magical.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/zion-in-the-snow\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"34.041155, -116.185797\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-hiker.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Willow Hole Hike<\/strong>\n<p>Willow Hole, which is located in the Wonderland<br\/>\nof Rocks region of Joshua Tree National Park is one of<br\/>\nthe most rewarding hikes in the park.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/willow-hole\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"35.025089, -117.022468\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-hiker.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Owl Canyon Hike<\/strong>\n<p>This hike up Owl Canyon in Rainbow Basin near Barstow will<br\/>\ntake many people by surprise with its odd geologic<br\/>\nformations and wild colors.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/owl-canyon\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"36.50, -117.08\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-info.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Tour of Death Valley<\/strong>\n<p>Be introduced to the Death Valley region and see<br\/>\nsome of the places and attractions of this big<br\/>\nland of extremes.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/death-valley\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"36.420842, -116.846498\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-hiker.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Golden Canyon Hike<\/strong>\n<p>This is one of our favorite hikes in Death Valley because<br\/>\nof all of the colors and endless shapes and contours<br\/>\nof the eroded badlands.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/golden-canyon-hike-death-valley\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"37.461856, -113.199460\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-hiker.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Taylor Canyon Hike<\/strong>\n<p>The Taylor Creek Trail that heads up into the Middle Fork<br\/>\nof Taylor Creek, is located in the Kolob Canyons section<br\/>\nof Zion National Park.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/taylor-creek-hike-in-zion\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"36.392888, -116.829163\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-hiker.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Desolation Canyon Hike<\/strong>\n<p>Desolation Canyon is a place where you can get that remote feeling<br\/>\nand it\u2019s only a few miles from Furnace Creek and just off<br\/>\nof busy Badwater Road.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/desolation-canyon\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"34.171693, -116.546944\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-hiker.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Pipes Canyon Hike<\/strong>\n<p>Pipes Canyon is located in the new Sand to Snow<br\/>\nNational Monument and part of the Pioneertown Mtns<br\/>\nPreserve near Yucca Valley.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/pipes-canyon\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"33.2228, -116.0688\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Pumpkin Patch \u2013 Anza-Borrego<\/strong>\n<p>Located on the east side of Anza-Borrego is a unique geologic<br\/>\nphenomenon.  Here, you\u2019ll find a patch of land, roughly the size <br\/>\nof an average city block, covered with spherically-shaped rocks <br\/>\nthat are all the size of an average pumpkin.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/pumpkin-patch-anza-borrego\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"36.186478, -117.219458\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Jail Canyon<\/strong>\n<p>Located north of Ballarat in the Panamint Mountains,<br\/>\nJail Canyon is a colorful, scenic drive with a well-preserved<br\/>\nmining camp and mill to explore at the end.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/jail-canyon\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"34.362658, -117.698285\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Blue Ridge in the San Gabriel Mountains<\/strong>\n<p>This trip covers Blue Ridge above the town of Wrightwood,<br\/>\nthen includes a hike to the Big Horn Mine that was built in 1905<br\/>\nnd located on the slopes of Mt. Baden-Powell.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/blue-ridge-in-the-san-gabriel-mountains\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"38.053600, -120.474777\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-hiker.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Natural Bridge near Angels Camp<\/strong>\n<p>This is a great hiking experience down to a very unique<br\/>\ngeological formation.  This unique formation is called<br\/>\nNatural Bridge.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/natural-bridge\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"33.243257, -116.425541\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-hiker.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Hellhole Canyon Hike to Maidenhair Falls<\/strong>\n<p>This fantastic desert hike up Hellhole Canyon to<br\/>\nMaidenhair Falls is located not too far from the desert<br\/>\nresort town of Borrego Springs.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/hellhole-canyon-hike-to-maidenhair-falls\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"34.075469, -116.387999\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-hiker.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Hiking the Black Rock Area in Joshua Tree<\/strong>\n<p>The Black Rock area is often overlooked by tourists<br\/>\nvisiting Joshua Tree National Park.  This area offers<br\/>\na campground and several hiking trails.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/hiking-black-rock-joshua-tree\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"33.090373, -116.361420\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-info.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Anza-Borrego Tour<\/strong>\n<p>Learn about what to see and do around the Anza-Borrego region,<br\/>\nincluding hikes, 4WD road trips scenic vistas and more.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/anza-borrego\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"36.268146, -117.591915\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Ghost Town Trail Near Lone Pine<\/strong>\n<p>In the Owen\u2019s Valley, about a two hour drive north of<br\/>\nLos Angeles near the town of Lone Pine, is a string of<br\/>\n\u201calmost\u201d ghost towns that are fun to visit and explore.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/ghost-town-trail-near-line-pine\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"36.013, -114.764\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-hiker.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Hoover Dam\u2019s Historic Railroad Tunnel Hiking Trail<\/strong>\n<p>This hike is a great alternative to visiting Hoover Dam<br\/>\nand seeing the views from its bypass bridge.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/hoover-dam-railroad-tunnel-trail\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"35.230102, -115.725823\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Aiken Mine Road in the Mojave National Preserve<\/strong>\n<p>Aiken Mine Road snakes through the Mojave National Preserve\u2019s<br\/>famous cinder cone field providing access to some unique and<br\/>wonderful sights this area has to offer.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/aiken-mine-road\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"36.448302, -114.215062\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Little Finland<\/strong>\n<p>A collection of bizarre, amazing, complex and intricate orange rock formations<br\/>\ninside the newly formed Gold Butte National Monument.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/little-finland-gold-butte\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"38.571163, -112.351453\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Tushar Mountains Road Trip<\/strong>\n<p>A 4WD journey that takes you through the remote and colorful Tushar Mountains<br\/>\nthat offers fantastic views and a few historic mining areas.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/tushar-mountains\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"35.984825, -113.630179\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Twin Point<\/strong>\n<p>Twin Point is a seldom-visited viewpoint overlooking the north rim of the Grand Canyon.<br\/>\nThe drive to get there takes you through part of the Arizona Strip and the fairly new<br\/>\nGrand Canyon-Parashant National Monument.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/twin-point\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"38.586404, -121.498951\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-info.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Historic Train Trip<\/strong>\n<p>Unique train trip on a seldom-traveled route through remote Northern California and Oregon<br\/>aboard a collection of historic railcars.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/historic-train-trip-thru-feather-river-canyon\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"36.327596, -113.790514\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Grand Gulch Mine<\/strong>\n<p>Historic copper mine in the middle of the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/grand-gulch-mine\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"37.237649, -113.636441\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-hiker.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>White Rocks Amphitheater<\/strong>\n<p>Snow Canyon State Park, situated next to St. George, Utah, offers a variety of colorful rock formations and the White Rocks Amphitheater is part of that collection.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/white-rocks\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"34.302933, -116.798436\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Cactus Flats<\/strong>\n<p>Cactus Flats is an area just east of Big Bear Lake that lives up to its name \u2013 <br\/>it\u2019s a flat area full of cactus.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/cactus-flats\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"37.709293, -117.237865\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-info.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Goldfield<\/strong>\n<p>The mining town of Goldfield.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/goldfield\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"37.019196, -112.025123\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-hiker.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Buckskin Gulch & The Wave<\/strong>\n<p>Hike to the largest slot canyon in the world.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/buckskin-gulch\/\">Buckskin Gulch<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/the-wave\/\">The Wave<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"37.29684996239435, -112.90040011521505\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-hiker.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Observation Point<\/strong>\n<p>Hike to an overlook of Zion Canyon.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/zion-observation-point\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"37.645441, -115.741428\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>ET Hwy & Area 51<\/strong>\n<p>A road trip down the ET Hwy.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/extraterrestrial-hwy-and-area-51\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"37.623401, -112.740448\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Fall Colors Above Cedar City<\/strong>\n<p>Recommended touring route to see fall colors.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/fall-colors-above-cedar-city-utah\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"37.61807, -111.52395\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Kaiparowits Plateau Road Trip<\/strong>\n<p>Recommended touring route into this remote region.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/kaiparowits-plateau-road-trip\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"34.825369998275335, -116.67692222988543\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Route 66 from Barstow to Ludlow<\/strong>\n<p>Tour of the historic route thru Daggett, Newberry Springs and Pisgah Crater.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/route-66-from-barstow-to-ludlow\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"34.1368197427841, -117.19392656203142\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>San Andreas Fault in San Bernardino<\/strong>\n<p>See the San Andreas Fault thru Oak Glen, Highland, San Bernardino and Devore.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/san-andreas-fault-in-san-bernardino\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"38.36392, -116.34438\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Tybo Ghost Town<\/strong>\n<p>Tour of Tybo mining town and what was to become Nevada's next nuclear test site<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/tybo-ghost-town-and-project-faultless\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"38.74116, -113.27987\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Sevier Lake & Crystal Peak<\/strong>\n<p>Road trip to Utah's 2nd largest dry lake and the geologic oddity Crystal Peak<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/blog\/sevier-lake-crystal-peak\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"39.6768, -110.3508\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Nine Mile Canyon<\/strong>\n<p>The World's longest art gallery<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/blog\/nine-mile-canyon-utah\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"37.1881393451499,-111.44582203862102\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>Smoky Mtn Road Trip<\/strong>\n<p>Adventurous dirt road trip through amazingly colorful & stunning Utah scenery<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/smoky-mountain-road-smoky-hollow-loop-trip\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-address=\"33.93301748147356,-117.12530756892308\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/icon-jeep.png\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<center><strong>San Jacinto Fault Tour<\/strong>\n<p>See this \"Sister to the San Andreas Fault\" thru San Bernardino, Moreno Valley, Hemet, and Borrego Springs.<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/san-jacinto-fault-tour\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/template>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<!-- \/module maps 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Park Service and within its boundaries<br\/> represents much of the fine qualities of the Mojave Desert.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/mojave-national-preserve\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>San Andreas Fault Tour near Wrightwood<\/strong> <p>We are going to take you on a tour of the San Andreas Fault,<br\/> starting in the Cajon Pass, through Wrightwood and Big Pines,<br\/>then along the north side of the San Gabriel Mountains. <\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/san-andreas-fault-wrightwood\/\">Go \nthere<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>San Juan Mountains Wildflower Bloom<\/strong> <p>Some of the most spectacular and colorful wildflower displays that<br\/>we\u2019ve ever seen were in the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/san-juan-mountains-wildflower-bloom\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Burr Trail, Utah<\/strong> <p>The Burr Trail is yet another wonderful back road through<br\/>the scenic red rock country of Southern Utah.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/burr-trail-utah\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Canyon de Chelly: White House Ruin<\/strong> <p>This Virtual Tour takes you on the only hiking trail that goes down into<br\/> Arizona's Canyon de Chelly and ends at the White House Ruins located<br\/>on the canyon floor.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/canyon-de-chelly-white-house-ruins\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Point Reyes Area<\/strong> <p>Just north of busy San Francisco is a quiet, peaceful seaside<br\/>region known as the Point Reyes National Seashore.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/point-reyes\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Castle Rock Hike in Big Bear<\/strong> <p>When it\u2019s hot during the summertime, we all look to the mountains nearby for<br\/>relief and if you head up to Big Bear in Southern California,<br\/>one great hiking option is to Castle Rock.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/castle-rock-hike-in-big-bear\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden<\/strong> <p>Situated along one of Southern California\u2019s most well-known highways<br\/>is one of its least-known botanical gardens \u2013 <br\/>Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden in Claremont. <\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/rancho-santa-ana-botanical-garden\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Pilot Rock Road<\/strong> <p>Where the Mojave Desert meets the San Bernardino Mountains,<br\/> there are a number of unknown back roads where you can enjoy the<br\/> transition from the desert vegetation to the mountain shrubbery.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/2n33-pilot-rock\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Riding the Historical California Zephyr<\/strong> <p>We\u2019re going on a nostalgic journey along the California coastline,<br\/> from Oakland to Los Angeles, aboard an historic domed railcar that<br\/> used to be part of the famed California Zephyr.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/california-zephyr\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Titus Canyon Road Trip<\/strong> <p>Titus Canyon is one of Death Valley\u2019s most distinctive canyons with a dirt<br\/> road that passes through some beautiful desert mountain scenery, an<br\/> extremely narrow canyon and is part of some unscrupulous Death Valley history.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/titus-canyon\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Bryce Canyon in the Snow<\/strong> <p>Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah has some of the most unique<br\/>natural geologic formations on Earth. Add some snow and<br\/>you have a very unique landscape.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/bryce-canyon-in-the-snow\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Mojave Narrows<\/strong> <p>In the center of the High Desert\u2019s Victor Valley is one of the<br\/>largest riparian zones in the Mojave Desert.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/mojave-narrows\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Amboy Crater<\/strong> <p>Combine this hike into the center of a volcanic cinder cone, along<br\/>with a road trip over a desolate stretch of old Route 66 and you\u2019ll<br\/>enjoy a full day of desert exploring.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/amboy-crater\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Cima Road<\/strong> <p>The Mojave National Preserve only has a handful of paved roads<br\/>into its interior and Cima Road is one of them.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/cima-road\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Calico Mountains<\/strong> <p>Take a trip behind the ghost town of Calico and<br\/> through the colorful Calico Mountains for a true<br\/> four-wheel drive adventure.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/calico-mountains\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>White Pocket<\/strong> <p>A true geologic wonder that boasts colorful and twisted<br\/> sandstone formations that gives this place a very surreal<br\/> and bizarre feeling.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/white-pocket\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Harvey House<\/strong> <p>A stone\u2019s throw away from that popular historic road known as<br\/> Route 66 lies one of the more historic gems that the Mojave Desert<br\/> region has to offer \u2013 the Harvey House.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/harvey-house\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Willis Creek Slot Canyon<\/strong> <p>If you are visiting Bryce Canyon National Park and would<br\/> like to experience something different, then we recommend<br\/> visiting delightful Willis Creek Slot Canyon.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/willis-creek-slot-canyon\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Back Road to Big Bear<\/strong> <p>A classic back road adventure that takes you from<br\/> Joshua Trees to Pine Trees on the way to Big Bear Lake<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/back-road-to-big-bear\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Garrapata State Park near Monterey<\/strong> <p>If you need a cool escape from the summer heat and want<br\/> to enjoy some classic California coastline, Garrapata State Park<br\/> near Big Sur, Carmel and Monterey is a great place to cool off.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/garrapata\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Lone Pine Area<\/strong> <p>Lone Pine is a sleepy little town in the shadows of the rugged<br\/> High Sierra Nevada Mountains and offers a lot of great outdoor<br\/> recreation, as well as unique film history.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/lone-pine\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Route 66 in the Cajon Pass<\/strong> <p>Before Route 66 reaches the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica,<br\/> it has one last obstacle to negotiate - the Cajon Pass.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/route-66-cajon-pass\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Forgotten Path of Route 66 in the Cajon Pass<\/strong> <p>There is a forgotten road that passes through California's Cajon Pass<br\/> that was originally a wagon toll road built in 1861 and, later,<br\/> was used by many people that also traveled early Route 66.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/forgotten-path-route-66\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Route 66 from Victorville to Helendale<\/strong> <p>This is one of the better segments of Route 66 that still<br\/> exists and passes by several historical sites and buildings<br\/> to enjoy along the way.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/route66vv\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Zion in the Snow<\/strong> <p>Zion National Park is already a special place. But<br\/> add a good dusting of snow and you\u2019ll get a place that<br\/> goes from special to magical.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/zion-in-the-snow\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Willow Hole Hike<\/strong> <p>Willow Hole, which is located in the Wonderland<br\/> of Rocks region of Joshua Tree National Park is one of<br\/> the most rewarding hikes in the park.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/willow-hole\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Owl Canyon Hike<\/strong> <p>This hike up Owl Canyon in Rainbow Basin near Barstow will<br\/> take many people by surprise with its odd geologic<br\/> formations and wild colors.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/owl-canyon\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Tour of Death Valley<\/strong> <p>Be introduced to the Death Valley region and see<br\/> some of the places and attractions of this big<br\/> land of extremes.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/death-valley\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Golden Canyon Hike<\/strong> <p>This is one of our favorite hikes in Death Valley because<br\/> of all of the colors and endless shapes and contours<br\/> of the eroded badlands.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/golden-canyon-hike-death-valley\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Taylor Canyon Hike<\/strong> <p>The Taylor Creek Trail that heads up into the Middle Fork<br\/> of Taylor Creek, is located in the Kolob Canyons section<br\/> of Zion National Park.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/taylor-creek-hike-in-zion\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Desolation Canyon Hike<\/strong> <p>Desolation Canyon is a place where you can get that remote feeling<br\/> and it\u2019s only a few miles from Furnace Creek and just off<br\/> of busy Badwater Road.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/desolation-canyon\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Pipes Canyon Hike<\/strong> <p>Pipes Canyon is located in the new Sand to Snow<br\/> National Monument and part of the Pioneertown Mtns<br\/> Preserve near Yucca Valley.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/pipes-canyon\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Pumpkin Patch \u2013 Anza-Borrego<\/strong> <p>Located on the east side of Anza-Borrego is a unique geologic<br\/> phenomenon. Here, you\u2019ll find a patch of land, roughly the size <br\/> of an average city block, covered with spherically-shaped rocks <br\/> that are all the size of an average pumpkin.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/pumpkin-patch-anza-borrego\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Jail Canyon<\/strong> <p>Located north of Ballarat in the Panamint Mountains,<br\/> Jail Canyon is a colorful, scenic drive with a well-preserved<br\/> mining camp and mill to explore at the end.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/jail-canyon\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Blue Ridge in the San Gabriel Mountains<\/strong> <p>This trip covers Blue Ridge above the town of Wrightwood,<br\/> then includes a hike to the Big Horn Mine that was built in 1905<br\/> nd located on the slopes of Mt. Baden-Powell.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/blue-ridge-in-the-san-gabriel-mountains\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Natural Bridge near Angels Camp<\/strong> <p>This is a great hiking experience down to a very unique<br\/> geological formation. This unique formation is called<br\/> Natural Bridge.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/natural-bridge\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Hellhole Canyon Hike to Maidenhair Falls<\/strong> <p>This fantastic desert hike up Hellhole Canyon to<br\/> Maidenhair Falls is located not too far from the desert<br\/> resort town of Borrego Springs.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/hellhole-canyon-hike-to-maidenhair-falls\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Hiking the Black Rock Area in Joshua Tree<\/strong> <p>The Black Rock area is often overlooked by tourists<br\/> visiting Joshua Tree National Park. This area offers<br\/> a campground and several hiking trails.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/hiking-black-rock-joshua-tree\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Anza-Borrego Tour<\/strong> <p>Learn about what to see and do around the Anza-Borrego region,<br\/> including hikes, 4WD road trips scenic vistas and more.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/anza-borrego\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Ghost Town Trail Near Lone Pine<\/strong> <p>In the Owen\u2019s Valley, about a two hour drive north of<br\/> Los Angeles near the town of Lone Pine, is a string of<br\/> \u201calmost\u201d ghost towns that are fun to visit and explore.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/ghost-town-trail-near-line-pine\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Hoover Dam\u2019s Historic Railroad Tunnel Hiking Trail<\/strong> <p>This hike is a great alternative to visiting Hoover Dam<br\/> and seeing the views from its bypass bridge.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/hoover-dam-railroad-tunnel-trail\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Aiken Mine Road in the Mojave National Preserve<\/strong> <p>Aiken Mine Road snakes through the Mojave National Preserve\u2019s<br\/>famous cinder cone field providing access to some unique and<br\/>wonderful sights this area has to offer.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/aiken-mine-road\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Little Finland<\/strong> <p>A collection of bizarre, amazing, complex and intricate orange rock formations<br\/> inside the newly formed Gold Butte National Monument.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/little-finland-gold-butte\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Tushar Mountains Road Trip<\/strong> <p>A 4WD journey that takes you through the remote and colorful Tushar Mountains<br\/> that offers fantastic views and a few historic mining areas.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/tushar-mountains\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Twin Point<\/strong> <p>Twin Point is a seldom-visited viewpoint overlooking the north rim of the Grand Canyon.<br\/> The drive to get there takes you through part of the Arizona Strip and the fairly new<br\/> Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/twin-point\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Historic Train Trip<\/strong> <p>Unique train trip on a seldom-traveled route through remote Northern California and Oregon<br\/>aboard a collection of historic railcars.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/historic-train-trip-thru-feather-river-canyon\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Grand Gulch Mine<\/strong> <p>Historic copper mine in the middle of the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/grand-gulch-mine\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>White Rocks Amphitheater<\/strong> <p>Snow Canyon State Park, situated next to St. George, Utah, offers a variety of colorful rock formations and the White Rocks Amphitheater is part of that collection.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/white-rocks\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Cactus Flats<\/strong> <p>Cactus Flats is an area just east of Big Bear Lake that lives up to its name \u2013 <br\/>it\u2019s a flat area full of cactus.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/cactus-flats\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Goldfield<\/strong> <p>The mining town of Goldfield.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/goldfield\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Buckskin Gulch & The Wave<\/strong> <p>Hike to the largest slot canyon in the world.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/buckskin-gulch\/\">Buckskin Gulch<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/the-wave\/\">The Wave<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Observation Point<\/strong> <p>Hike to an overlook of Zion Canyon.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/zion-observation-point\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>ET Hwy & Area 51<\/strong> <p>A road trip down the ET Hwy.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/extraterrestrial-hwy-and-area-51\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Fall Colors Above Cedar City<\/strong> <p>Recommended touring route to see fall colors.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/fall-colors-above-cedar-city-utah\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Kaiparowits Plateau Road Trip<\/strong> <p>Recommended touring route into this remote region.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/kaiparowits-plateau-road-trip\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Route 66 from Barstow to Ludlow<\/strong> <p>Tour of the historic route thru Daggett, Newberry Springs and Pisgah Crater.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/route-66-from-barstow-to-ludlow\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>San Andreas Fault in San Bernardino<\/strong> <p>See the San Andreas Fault thru Oak Glen, Highland, San Bernardino and Devore.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/san-andreas-fault-in-san-bernardino\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Tybo Ghost Town<\/strong> <p>Tour of Tybo mining town and what was to become Nevada's next nuclear test site<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/tybo-ghost-town-and-project-faultless\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Sevier Lake & Crystal Peak<\/strong> <p>Road trip to Utah's 2nd largest dry lake and the geologic oddity Crystal Peak<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/blog\/sevier-lake-crystal-peak\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Nine Mile Canyon<\/strong> <p>The World's longest art gallery<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/blog\/nine-mile-canyon-utah\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>Smoky Mtn Road Trip<\/strong> <p>Adventurous dirt road trip through amazingly colorful & stunning Utah scenery<\/p> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/smoky-mountain-road-smoky-hollow-loop-trip\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> <center><strong>San Jacinto Fault Tour<\/strong> <p>See this \"Sister to the San Andreas Fault\" thru San Bernardino, Moreno Valley, Hemet, and Borrego Springs.<\/p> <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/san-jacinto-fault-tour\/\">Go there<\/a><\/li><\/center> 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