BLM 539 NW

Stretching from Highway 78 to BLM 619, this grainy sand and gravel route carves through open desert flanked by large trees, desert bushes, and seasonal blooming wildflowers. You're traveling through the Imperial Sand Dune Recreation Area, a limited-use zone, so stick to established paths. Vista Mines Road intersects with many other trails, creating a web of options. Numerous runoff washes slice across your path, though none drop more than 12 inches. The Chocolate Mountains rise to the north while the Imperial Sand Dunes dominate the western skyline, giving you striking scenery in both directions.