Marble Mountains
- Nature & parks
- Near Amboy, California
- 3.7 mi from Route 66
The Marble Mountains are a desert range in San Bernardino County, near Amboy, CA, lying close to the old road. They rise from the eastern Mojave Desert and fall within Mojave Trails National Monument. For Route 66 drivers on the empty stretch between Essex and Amboy, the range is one of the nearest mountain backdrops to the pavement, and it frames the approach to Chambless.
What is Marble Mountains?
The Marble Mountains are a range of the eastern Mojave, protected as part of the national monument. There are no developed sites listed here.
Visiting Marble Mountains: tips
Enjoy the range from the road and pull fully off before stopping. The ghost town of Chambless is about 3.9 miles away. Roy's Motel and Cafe is about 11.1 miles off and Amboy about 11.2 miles, the nearest places for a break. Carry water on this remote stretch.
Practical info
- Address
- California 92332
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