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Kelso Dunes


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 5 attractions in Essex
Traveller Description: One of the areas in California where one can view the unique aspects of sand dunes.
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Attraction type: Geological formation
Address: Mojave National Preserve Essex, CA
Tel: 760 255 8801

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5 of 5 stars
Sacramento, CA
18 Jul 2009

First saw them around 1pm and realized that I would need to arrive early and with water to hike these dunes. Not right by road like dunes in Death Valley. Came back next morning aroun 6am. It's a great hike. Beautiful dunes. easy to follow trail or footsteps of others. Great views as you climb. I got within about 50... more

very cool
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5 of 5 stars
waterford,mi
26 Mar 2008

Only made it up 2/3 of the way to the highest dune, but wow. I just didn't have time. You'll need 3 hours for the climb, and water. more

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4 of 5 stars
Queens, New York
16 Aug 2007

We got there at 9:30 AM in August and it was still brutally hot. The walk from the parking lot, while brief in steps, felt quite long and considering any climbing was daunting as we got to within 1/4 mile of the dunes with three kids and two out of shape city-bred parents. Especially after we had passed the sign... more

14 Jul 2003

The Kelso Sand Dunes are worth more than a quick visit. To get out and hike the dunes I would plan on two hours minimum. You could easily spend a half day or more here, exploring, picnicing (bring your own as there are no facilities). Great photo opps of friends and family standing and sliding on dunes! more

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Kelso Dunes Address

Mojave National Preserve, Essex, CA
Tel: 760 255 8801