Moderate, 2.58 mi loop
489 ft elevation gain
Hiked 3/27/24
The Mastodon Peak loop will take you to a variety of interesting features, including an oasis with large California Fan Palm Trees, a large rocky peak (with spur to scramble to the top of), as well as an abandoned gold mine. Also enjoy the rich diversity of plants and wildlife along the way.
A juvenile Common Chuckwalla peers out from the entrance to its home.
Looking across the land from Mastodon Peak. In the center left, a signpost may be seen that is the start of the spur to ascend the peak. Large areas of exposed and cracked bedrock may be seen below as well as a few mountain ranges in the distance.
Side view of a Common Chuckwalla half exposed from under an old rusted metal roof. I saw a bunch of other lizards as well, just really liked the juvenile and adult ones shown here.