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Rock Spring Trailhead.
Visitors are immediately welcomed to walk the trails.
A nicely situated picnic table provides a shady respite in the hot desert.
Beavertail cactus is just one of several species of cactus in the Mojave.
Along the trail there are big views in every direction.
After a heavy rain you will find water at the Rock Spring.
The rock house, built in 1929, is a testament to some hardy residents of the Mojave Desert.
Clusters of berries grow on the California juniper.
Sprigs of color pop up in the springtime.
When the trail reaches this rock wall, turn right and look for the spring.
Running water is a rare find on this dry desert.
Mushrooms called shaggy manes sprout from desert sand after heavy rainfall.
Yucca flowers brighten up the dull landscape.
Wispy clouds swirl above the Mojave Desert.
The rock house blends in with the arid landscape of the Mojave.
Look closely at the craftsmanship of the stout rock house.

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