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Amboy Crater

Trek into a 6,000-year-old cinder cone rising from miles of scorched lava fields. The hour-long hike to the rim is moderate, but the otherworldly black landscape and desert views make it unforgettable.

Otherworldly desert volcano
Moderate hiking challenge
Stunning panoramic views
Extreme heat adventure

Tips

☀️skip summer — come in cooler months
🐕pumice covers everything, booties for dogs
👶crater rim is dangerous, not for kids

Amboy Crater

Amboy Crater, California, USA