Hammers Scenic Byway - Johnson Valley

5/5 (14 reviews)
At the feet of the famous Jack Hammer, Sledge Hammer, Claw Hammer, Bender Alley, Big Johnson, and many other great trails in Johnson Valley OHV area is this easy to intermediate scenic trail that offers stunning views of some of the most demanding 4x4 trails in America. The Hammers Scenic Byway is a...Read More
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Highlights of Hammers Scenic Byway - Johnson Valley

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Beginner Category IconBeginner
Desert Category IconDesert
Iconic Category IconIconic
Mine Category IconMine
Mud Category IconMud
Overland Category IconOverland
Rock Category IconRock
Sand Category IconSand
Wash Category IconWash
Highest Elevation
3093 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
North
Official Trail Name
N/A
Nearest Town
Yucca Valley
Nearest Services
Yucca Valley
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Barstow Feild Office

Overview

At the feet of the famous Jack Hammer, Sledge Hammer, Claw Hammer, Bender Alley, Big Johnson, and many other great trails in Johnson Valley OHV area is this easy to intermediate scenic trail that offers stunning views of some of the most demanding 4x4 trails in America. The Hammers Scenic Byway is a great trail for everyone from new to off-roading to the most extreme rock crawling tube buggies. This delightful 4x4 trail cuts between the hills that all the Hammers sit on and continues north by Chocolate Thunder, Claw Hammer, Sand Hill, Big Johnson, ​and several others. The trail slaloms in and out of the Johnson Valley OHV area and gives you a great perspective of the extreme trails that are just off the route. Whether you are a Jeep, Toyota, Isuzu, Nissan, extreme buggy, or an overland person, a drive down this trail will certainly bring some excitement to your day

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11 Waypoints
35 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
14 Community Reviews
1 Video
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