Walk

Kelso Dunes

Baker, California

Tall singing dunes in Mojave National Preserve.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
3 hours
Kelso Dunes
Alen Ištoković · CC BY 3.0

Some of the tallest dunes in the desert, which hum when sand slides downhill. The trailhead is on a graded dirt road from the main route.

Good to know

  • Start before sunrise to avoid heat
  • Dunes take a couple of hours to climb
Best time
Dawn
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Toilets

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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