Exit from Claw Hammer and Nightmare

5/5 (8 reviews)
On the backside of some of the hardest 4x4 trails in California is this great connector trail that gives you an easy up to watch the crazy rock crawling action. Being further from the main camping area, this trail offers some solitude for a little more low-key camp set up.Read More
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Highlights of Exit from Claw Hammer and Nightmare

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Camping Category IconCamping
Desert Category IconDesert
Overland Category IconOverland
Sand Category IconSand
Highest Elevation
3520 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Nearest Town
Yucca Valley
Nearest Services
Yucca Valley
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Johnson Valley OHV Area - Barstow Field Office

Overview

On the backside of some of the hardest 4x4 trails in California is this great connector trail that gives you an easy up to watch the crazy rock crawling action. Being further from the main camping area, this trail offers some solitude for a little more low-key camp set up.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Guide Overview
4 Waypoints
14 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
8 Community Reviews
1 Video
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