Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park Location: Antelope Valley, about 20 miles west of Lancaster. From the 14 Freeway, take the Avenue I exit
Tag: Palmdale
Devil’s Punchbowl Loop
Devil’s Punchbowl Loop Location: High desert near Valyermo and Pearblossom. From Highway 14, take the Pearblossom Highway exit. Merge onto Sierra Highway, go 0.8 miles
Saddleback Butte State Park
Saddleback Butte State Park Location: High desert east of Lancaster and north of Pearblossom and Valyermo. From L.A., take the 14 Freeway to the Pearblossom
Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve
Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve Location: 15101 Lancaster Road, Lancaster. From the 14 Freeway, take the Avenue I exit and head west for 14 miles
Sierra Pelona Loop
Sierra Pelona Loop Location: Sierra Pelona Mountains west of Palmdale and north of Santa Clarita. From L.A. take the 14 Freeway to the Red Rover
Ritter Ranch Loop
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