Hercules' Highway

4.8/5 (9 reviews)
On the southern flank of the Ord Mountains there is a spectacular granite boulder outcrop containing some awesome sites to explore. This scenic trail will pass by a giant granite pinnacle known as "Hercules' Finger" and a huge balanced rock known as "Hercules' Brain" - both namesakes for Hercules' ...Read More
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Highlights of Hercules' Highway

Beginner Category IconBeginner
Desert Category IconDesert
Rock Category IconRock
Sand Category IconSand
Scenic Category IconScenic
Wash Category IconWash
Highest Elevation
4093 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
Hercules Highway
Nearest Town
Lucerne Valley
Nearest Services
Lucerne Valley
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Barstow Field Office

Overview

On the southern flank of the Ord Mountains there is a spectacular granite boulder outcrop containing some awesome sites to explore. This scenic trail will pass by a giant granite pinnacle known as "Hercules' Finger" and a huge balanced rock known as "Hercules' Brain" - both namesakes for Hercules' Highway. As the trail meanders along from one sight to another you will be treated with numerous challenges to test your driving skills.

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14 Waypoints
44 Trail Photos
3 Trail Concerns
9 Community Reviews
1 Video
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