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Camping is only allowed in the orange-shaded area of the Lost Horse Zone.
A view from the Lost Horse Trail looking out over the eastern portion of the Lost Horse Zone with the Hexie Mountains in the far distance.
NPS/Robb Hannawacker
The Lost Horse Zone features rocky mountains, historical sites, and open valleys filled with Joshua trees, rock islands, and sandy washes. Elevations range from 3,500 to 5,300 feet. Camping is not allowed near any mining or historical sites.
Trails: The California Hiking and Riding Trail, Lost Horse Loop (6.5-mile loop), Big Trees Trail a.k.a. Lost Horse Connector Trail (3 miles one-way), and the Paac Kü̱vü̱hü̱’k trail (4.5 miles one-way).