Silver Mountain

Silver Mountain is a desert summit in San Bernardino County, near Victorville, CA, about 3 miles off the old road. It stands east of La Delta and tops out at 4,170 feet, with both Victorville and Apple Valley close by. There is no visitor site or trail information listed, but for drivers around Victorville the peak is part of the wide desert horizon on this part of the route.

What is Silver Mountain?

The mountain is a single summit in the high desert between Victorville and Apple Valley. Its elevation is 4,170 feet, or 1,270 meters.

Visiting Silver Mountain: tips

There are no facilities; look for the mountain from the road. Bell Mountain is about 5.5 miles away, Lane's Crossing about 6.4 miles, and the California Route 66 Museum about 8 miles off, the nearest place for a longer stop.

Practical info

Address
California 92368

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Where to eat near Silver Mountain

All diners on Route 66 →

On the map

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Silver Mountain with the 6 closest stops and a place to eat (fork and knife). Tap a marker for details.

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Stops near Silver Mountain

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Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch near Victorville, CA

Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch

Victorville, California · on Route 66

More than 200 bottle trees on a two-acre desert ranch, created by Elmer Long beside Route 66 in Oro Grande.

Art & landmarksPhoto credit

4.9 mi from Silver Mountain

Bell Mountain

Apple Valley, California · 5.4 mi from Route 66

A bell-shaped desert peak north of Apple Valley, capped by ancient volcanic rock.

Nature & parks

5.5 mi from Silver Mountain

Lane's Crossing

Lane's Crossing, California · 0.2 mi from Route 66

A pioneer river ford and traveler's stop on the Mormon Road near Victorville.

Ghost town

6.4 mi from Silver Mountain

California Route 66 Museum in Victorville, CA

California Route 66 Museum

Victorville, California · on Route 66

Victorville's Route 66 museum, set in the old Red Rooster Cafe right on D Street in Old Town.

MuseumPhoto credit

8.0 mi from Silver Mountain

Apple Valley Inn

Apple Valley, California · 4.5 mi from Route 66

A 1948 desert resort built to sell land, once a hideaway for Hollywood stars.

Historic hotel

9.4 mi from Silver Mountain

New Corral Motel in Victorville, CA

New Corral Motel

Victorville, California · 0.1 mi from Route 66

A mid-century motor court on Victorville's old Route 66, with a rearing horse atop its neon sign.

Retro roadsidePhoto credit

9.6 mi from Silver Mountain

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