Amboy Crater CA

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Jake Snouffer

It's a volcano. I thought it was an impact crater before I arrived. ??‍♂️ The trail switchbacks up the west face of it. It's not that difficult of a hike, but the rocks are sharp and move a lot, so good shoes are helpful. Took me 2 hours to the top and back to the car. And I stopped to take a lot of photos.

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Jim Anderschat

We passed the Amboy Crater during the summer and made a mission of hiking it during the winter. You can dry to hike it during the summer, just let authorities know where to drop off the body! It gets to 120 degrees! Winter was perfect and it was a fantastic hike. The rim has a few places that are knifes edge so be careful, but it really is worth it. You should be in hiking shape. not for a casual tourist.

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Wade Wilson

Amboy Crater is basically a giant volcanic pothole that someone forgot to clean up, and it’s awesome. You park, you walk, you sweat a bit, and suddenly you’re strolling across an ancient lava field like you’re auditioning for Mad Max: Hiking Edition. The walk is simple and surprisingly fun. Lava rocks everywhere. Cool textures. Zero shade. Your sunscreen will cry. But the crater itself? Pretty sweet. A quick climb, nice views, very “I survived the desert and all I got was this photo.” Do it. Just bring water unless you enjoy becoming a human raisin.