Kelbaker Road is a scenic drive across the Mojave Desert

Kelbaker Road is a very scenic drive across the Mojave Desert, in San Bernardino County, in the U.S. state of California.

Kelbaker Road

Where is Kelbaker Road?

The road is located in the southern portion of California, within the Mojave National Preserve.

How long is Kelbaker Road in the Mojave Desert?

The road is 109.43 km (68.4 miles) long. It links I-15 at Baker in the north to County Route 66, part of the National Trails Highway (Historic Route 66), east of Ludlow in the south.

Is Kelbaker Road paved?

It’s a two-lane highway that is totally paved and suitable for passenger cars. The road tops out at Granite Pass, at 1,233 m (4,045 ft) above sea level. Due to the nature of the rural highway, summer flooding caused by monsoonal thunderstorms can occur along the roadway.

Is Kelbaker Road worth it?

The drive offers stunning views of some desolate beauty in the heart of the Mojave Desert.

 

 

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