I love being impulsive and waking up to go adventuring. My man and I woke up on a Friday morning and decided we were going out to the Mojave Desert to see the lave tube and hike this very short but interesting trail. We did this trail a couple years ago and I just had failed to review so here we go. It's easy to find and the trail is approximately 1.4 miles with an elevation gain of 131 feet. The trail is a complete loop. What makes this trail fun and unusual is at the end in order to leave the narrrow canyon, you must use rings that are bolted into the wall to climb out. You can also descend the canyon with the rings but climbing up and out was much more challenging and rewarding. It helps to be in good shape as you will need to be strong enough to pull your body up through the canyon via the rings. The canyon you hike into is so incredible and so many different rock formations. I loved all the rocks with holes as you could hear the wind blowing through them. Plus there are so many petroglyphs along the way. Lots of photo opportunities and I highly recommend exploring this trail when you are looking to hike a one of kind trail. Plenty of parking and be sure to where solid trail shoes or hiking boots. Remember to pack in and out and LEAVE NO TRACE. read more

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Absolutely gorgeous trail. It passes by wind-worn caves and a petroglyph, and ends at a set of steel rings for you to climb up (or down, depending on how you traverse the loop). I've never hiked such a unique trail before! The visitor center is also near by and has a gift shop, water, flush toilets, and a nice ranger stationed there who can provide more information about the area and advice. The center is very small so there aren't as many displays to educate you about the surrounding area compared to other visitor centers, but that's ok as you'll probably be itching to go outside and take in the views. read more

Hole-in-the-Wall Rings Trail - The visitor center near the trailhead - Hiking Near Me - Nipton, California

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This round trip trail is about 1.3 miles. The tip is when you visit the trail. If it is afternoon, I would choose to start at the north of visitor center. This way the sun is on your back when you walk back. In the morning, I would start the other way. This trail requires some physical strength. Elevation gain is 128 feet. The reason they call it ring trail is because you need to use the ring to climb up or down. This is to go through the wall narrow canyon. The natural beauty is wonderful. I have never see so many hole in the rock wall. Usually holes are on lava rock or dirt wall. Rock wall is the first. This is not a handicap or easy trail. Climbing scale is needed. There are many photo opportunities. The place also has lava rock surrounded. The lower and upper canyon. read more

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Short trail but very picturesque and well marked. There are 2 sets of rings for a fun ascent. I think it is much more fun to ascend the rings instead of descent so start the trail to the left of the visitor center, farther from the campground. The visitor center is also very nice. "Flush toilets" and a great little store. Rangers are friendly amd helpful. Plenty of picnic tables so plan ahead and bring some sandwiches. read more

Great moderate hiking trail, which will began by walking around the perimeter of the mountains (some mornings you can see horses and cows roaming around). There is a lot if beautiful scenery and sometimes you will see horses and cows out and about. This trail and mountain has a very earthy smell and historical feel. If the winds are hitting the mountains just right you can hear howling. As you get to the back of the mountain you will begin to enter the middle of the mountain and this is where the fun begins. There are 3 separate ways you can attempt to take but the path heading to the left is the one that you want, it will look like it is leading to a dead end but it's not it will lead you to the rings. The latter routes will lead to dead ends though. This is a climb that you can do own your own if you can pull up your own body weight, if not you will need some assistance. Things to know: wear sunblock, bring water, camera, wear long pants (to avoid scratches and cuts) and wear comfortable walking shoes that you are able to climb in and get a good grip on rocks. ***Warning please be advised that to be able to get through the ring part you will need to be able to pull up your own body weight.*** read more

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Neat trail to hike. Bring a lot of sun block. Bring plenty of water. The trail is well developed so real easy to take your kids and keep an eye on them. On the back side there are some good spots to stop and eat if the kids need a break. The loop is close to 3 miles but not to hard to traverse. When you get to the rings that might be the toughest part. read more

Beautiful high Desert exploring and camping. Campsites with water access. Live there park ranger as well. Butte style rocks, yucca, cactus species, colorful rocks, holes all over the rock face that looks like faces. I counted over twenty reptile species while camping here and exploring East Mojave. Leopard Lizards, night lizards, spiny lizards, speckled rattlesnakes, Mojave rattlesnakes, Desert Tortoises, Desert Ling Nose snakes to name a few. We did not attempt the tings but thoroughly explored the entire area by four wheel drive and foot. I recommend seeing Hole In The Wall. read more