Prime Desert Woodland Preserve
Prime Desert Woodland Preserve
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Creeping_Death_LA
Los Angeles, CA4,460 contributions
Aug 2020
This is a hidden gem of a park. If you love to walk then I highly recommend this area to spend some time at. The only downside is the hours of operation which is very limited. If you look around you can find painted rocks by AVrocks members who leave them scattered everywhere.
Written 8 November 2020
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Nebraska Outback
Sutherland, NE161 contributions
Jun 2013 • Solo
The Prime Desert Woodland Preserve is a very inauspicious place - its operated by the municipality, so the website is naturally not "touristy", the signage is underwhelming, and it's carved out of surrounding housing developments, but I would recommend that everyone visiting the Antelope Valley take time to visit.
It's close and convenient, so there are no worries about getting lost in the desert.
It is a 100 acre preserve without about three miles of trails winding through a beautiful desert landscape filled with Joshua Trees, Junipers and native brush. The trails are wide, flat and hard-surfaced. This was my longest walk since crushing my heel less than a year ago. I made it two miles with ease. It would be easy to use pushing a running stroller, but might be a challenge with a wheel chair. There are a lot of short loops that can be enjoyed without making the trip around the entire preserve.
It abounds with wildlife (which I'm told can include rattlesnakes). If you stay on the trails there should be no problem. The trails are basically open dawn til dusk (check for exact times). Take water and wear comfortable shoes.
The interpretive center is open limited hours, but is uniquely constructed of straw bales, so it's worth taking a look.
You'll be glad you took the time to get to know the desert ecosystem a little bit better.
It's close and convenient, so there are no worries about getting lost in the desert.
It is a 100 acre preserve without about three miles of trails winding through a beautiful desert landscape filled with Joshua Trees, Junipers and native brush. The trails are wide, flat and hard-surfaced. This was my longest walk since crushing my heel less than a year ago. I made it two miles with ease. It would be easy to use pushing a running stroller, but might be a challenge with a wheel chair. There are a lot of short loops that can be enjoyed without making the trip around the entire preserve.
It abounds with wildlife (which I'm told can include rattlesnakes). If you stay on the trails there should be no problem. The trails are basically open dawn til dusk (check for exact times). Take water and wear comfortable shoes.
The interpretive center is open limited hours, but is uniquely constructed of straw bales, so it's worth taking a look.
You'll be glad you took the time to get to know the desert ecosystem a little bit better.
Written 4 June 2013
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Ed E
3 contributions
Overall you should appreciate the extensive amount of effort that it took to transform the desert into this place of scenic walkways. Incredible and quiet. A job well done so go enjoy it.
Written 20 February 2013
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christian f
Dallas, TX20 contributions
Nov 2012 • Family
This is a local's favorite. It is right by my house, and I escape here whenever I can. It is over one hundred acres of natives trees and habitat. Trails traverse the entire area, and many runners, including myself utilize this area. It is great for any kind of visit. Come on Sundays, and their visitor center is open. The visitor center itself is great, it was the first hay-bale constructed building in CA. The center shows much early AV history.
Written 4 December 2012
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Denice S
9 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
What a great idea! It is a small area that is decorated, but it is very well done. Lights in song with the music. An open area to dance on a patio if you so choose.
Written 21 December 2017
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elizabethlascheid
Los Angeles, CA5,107 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
The Prime Desert Preserve is just beautiful. It is in the high desert of Mojave, in the City of Lancaster.
During the Spring the area is filled with color (for a desert). The trees and cactus are blooming and the brush is green mixed with desert plants and rocks. The area is filled with jackrabbits and a few snakes. You will not likely encounter any snakes as they prefer the night, out of the sun.
It does get hot, so if you are going to take a walk or hike always take water with you.
The ground squirrels are adorable and for a City living person, we always love any kind of critter. There are plenty of birds to see and if you are lucky you might come across a turkey vulture, but that is not a common occurrence.
This area used to sit alone among the desert off the 14 Highway, but the area around it is built up now with homes and stores, It is wonderful anyway. This area is one of the first where you will see the start of the beautiful Joshua trees.
There are walking paths and none of it is a hard walk.
Enjoy.
During the Spring the area is filled with color (for a desert). The trees and cactus are blooming and the brush is green mixed with desert plants and rocks. The area is filled with jackrabbits and a few snakes. You will not likely encounter any snakes as they prefer the night, out of the sun.
It does get hot, so if you are going to take a walk or hike always take water with you.
The ground squirrels are adorable and for a City living person, we always love any kind of critter. There are plenty of birds to see and if you are lucky you might come across a turkey vulture, but that is not a common occurrence.
This area used to sit alone among the desert off the 14 Highway, but the area around it is built up now with homes and stores, It is wonderful anyway. This area is one of the first where you will see the start of the beautiful Joshua trees.
There are walking paths and none of it is a hard walk.
Enjoy.
Written 16 September 2017
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Victoria F
Los Angeles, CA62 contributions
Jan 2016 • Solo
The walking/ jogging trails are wonderful along with a history of the area. A group is fighting to get the city to buy the property adjacent which would really expand and include some great example of 100's of year old Joshua trees and Junipers. You won't find such a great preserve in any other desert town so easily accessible for everyone. They have lots of programs for families including Moon walks which include stargazing and animal species that live in the desert including birds of prey and tortoises. Don't miss visiting this beautiful place.
Written 27 January 2016
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bfindysz
Jerusalem District, Israel631 contributions
Oct 2019 • Family
Went to visit the Elyze Clifford interpretive center but found it closed with very limited visiting hours. However, the nature preserve which surrounds this building was open and inviting. We strolled quietly through the park and found ravens, hummingbirds, jackrabbits (long-eared hares actually) and cotton-tailed rabbits as well as an assortment of informative, educational signs about the trees and okants found in this unique desert woodland surrounded by urban sprawl. At sunset on a fine autumn day it was a wonderful way to end the week. And we learned when to come to the interpretive center as well.
Written 18 October 2019
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Naomi W
51 contributions
Mar 2019 • Family
Nice flat paved trails. Lots of interesting things in the visitor center that would be especially fun for younger children. The Joshua trees will bloom soon.
Written 26 March 2019
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Sarah H
Lancaster, CA21 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
For 4-H we went hiking and took pictures of the Desert climate after a winter storm had passed. We saw jack rabbits and cotton tails and enjoyed the cool weather. There is a lot to see and it’s a peaceful atmosphere. The interactive center is also nice to visit especially for younger children. They also have a Moon light hike once a month which talks about the constellations.
Written 12 February 2019
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Michael j
Phoenix, Arizona
why do people have dogs on the trail in the advertizement
Written 28 June 2021
Conditions of Use:
• Please stay on the trails.
• No dogs are allowed on the trails (not even on a leash).
• No smoking on the Preserve grounds.
• No alcoholic beverages allowed.
• No wheeled vehicles except wheelchairs or baby strollers. This means no bicycles, motor bikes, skates, skate boards or scooters.
Written 27 November 2018
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