Teutonia Peak Trail (Cima Dome Lookout)

San Bernardino County, California

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3 miles

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750 ft

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Out-and-Back

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Explore the world's largest and densest Joshua tree forest en route to a rocky peak with expansive views of the amazing Cima Dome.

While crossing the slope of Cima Dome in its first mile, Teutonia Peak Trail passes through the densest concentration of Joshua trees in the world. After passing the remnants of the old Teutonia Mine, the trail gains 750 feet ascending the rocky peak in the distance. The dome, which is 1,500 feet tall and covers 70 square miles is the most symmetrical dome of its type in the United States. Although you do not hike the Cima Dome, it is best viewed from a distance.

The hike is located in the Mojave Preserve in California, 12 miles south of the I-15 on Cima Road (or 5 miles north of Cima, CA). The trailhead is located on the south side of the road.

Trailhead Coordinates: 35° 18′ 58.51″N 115° 33′ 08.90″W

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