East Mojave Trek 2026

📅 Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
🕐 Time: TBD
📍 Location: Goffs, CA
⚠️ Registration Required

Dates

April 23-26, 2026

Registration opens January 2026.

Place

Goffs Schoolhouse Mojave Desert Heritage and Cultural Association Goffs, California

About

Join us for the 2nd Annual East Mojave Trek: Education - Experience - Exploration

Hosted at the historic Goffs Schoolhouse, this event offers four days exploring over 1.5 million acres of rugged desert backcountry, rich with early indigenous petroglyphs and hundreds of miles of trails reflecting the achievements of mining and ranching pioneers.

This event includes:

  • Guided overland tours of the East Mojave to include portions of the Mojave Road, the East Mojave Heritage Trail, and many other points of interest in the East Mojave Desert.
  • Immersive workshops focusing on overland planning and safety techniques, the history of the East Mojave, and the flora, fauna and geology of the Mojave.
  • Experience the thrilling story of the Oatman Massacre of 1851 in an oratory reenactment of Olive Oatman, a surviving survivor held captive by Indians until rescued by the U.S. Army.
  • Visit abandoned mining sites, get up close to ancient petroglyphs, walk in the footsteps of World War II soldiers as they trained for desert warfare, and experience some of the famous desert oddities, such as the penny can tree, the site of the historic Mojave phone booth, and many other renowned landmarks.
  • View a silent movie with live piano accompaniment.
  • Enjoy the many exhibits and artifacts curated by the Mojave Desert Heritage and Cultural Association, including working stamp mills!

Important Info

  • The event is primarily for street legal 4-wheel drive vehicles with good clearance. Stock vehicles are perfectly suited for some of the trails, but there will be some more technical trail runs as well.
  • Camping is included in the entry fee, and is provided on the grounds of Goff’s Museum. Toilets and showers are available with sites for motorhomes, trailers, and tent campers.
  • Breakfast and Dinners are included in the entry fee, per person. Meals are catered by Boardie’s Family Barbecue.
  • All participating vehicles shall have a full size spare tire, first aid kit, at least 1 gallon of potable water, and a modern GMRS radio on board. Handheld units are acceptable.

Questions?

Check the official website: https://cal4wheel.com/events/east-mojave-trek

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