The rocky shelf road leading to the mine winds through every layer of the Mojave. Desert tortoise habitat gives way to yucca- and cholla-studded hills, followed by stands of pinyon pine, juniper and ...

Desert sage, Mojave yucca, silver cholla and New Mexico thistle are just some the plants you might spot. Recent visitors appreciated how close to the road the trail is and enjoyed the easy walk.

The rocky shelf road leading to the mine winds through every layer of the Mojave. Desert tortoise habitat gives way to yucca- and cholla-studded hills, followed by stands of pinyon pine ...