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Caruthers Canyon

San Bernardino County, CA

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Botanically rich canyon in the New York Mountains of Mojave National Preserve—a chaparral “island” of oaks, manzanita, yerba santa, and pinyon–juniper at mid-elevation, with primitive campsites and a 3-mile abandoned-road hike into rugged granite country.

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RegionSan Bernardino County, CA
Coordinates35.2161, -115.3131
UnitMojave National Preserve (NPS)
AccessHigh-clearance / 4WD recommended
Hike~3 mi one-way canyon route
NearbyHole-in-the-Wall / Mid Hills

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