# Mojave Road

**Location:** Mojave Desert, CA | **Difficulty:** Moderate | **Length:** 140 miles

**GPS:** 35.1432, -115.6543

**Vehicle requirements:** 4WD with low range, all-terrain or mild mud-terrain tires (31–33"), skid plates recommended. Stock-to-2" lift handles most obstacles.

**Best season:** October - April

Follow the historic mail route across 140 miles of California desert, from the Colorado River to Camp Cady. A time machine through Old West history, volcanic craters, and abandoned mines.

**Region:** West • **Trail type:** Overlanding • **Rating:** 4.6/5

**Highlights:** Historic route, Desert adventure, Multi-day trip, Old West history, Volcanic terrain

**Nearby campgrounds:**
- [Mid Hills Campground (Essex, California)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/california/mid-hills-campground)
- [Hole-in-the-Wall Campground (Essex, California)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/california/hole-in-the-wall-campground)
- [Black Canyon Group and Equestrian Campground (Essex, California)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/california/black-canyon-group-and-equestrian-campground)

Canonical page: https://4x4playground.com/overlanding/trails/mojave-road