Sunland Trailhead — photo spot in RC27, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, USA
Sunland Trailhead
Sunland Trailhead (Ridgecrest) is a desert gateway offering sweeping Mojave landscapes, scrub, distant ridgelines and excellent dark-sky views. Best at sunrise/sunset for warm side lighting and dramatic shadows; nights reveal vivid Milky Way. Easy roadside parking at the trailhead; no permit normally required. Summer heat and sandy sections demand water, sun protection, and high-clearance vehicles for some backcountry routes.
Sunland Trailhead
Sunland Trailhead (Ridgecrest) is a desert gateway offering sweeping Mojave landscapes, scrub, distant ridgelines and excellent dark-sky views. Best at sunrise/sunset for warm side lighting and dramatic shadows; nights reveal vivid Milky Way. Easy roadside parking at the trailhead; no permit normally required. Summer heat and sandy sections demand water, sun protection, and high-clearance vehicles for some backcountry routes.