The Mojave Desert is a hot spot for off-roading. Here's why a judge shut down more than 2,200 miles of trails
- Posted on February 19, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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The Mojave Desert is a hot spot for off-roading. Here's why a judge shut down more than 2,200 miles of trails

The Bureau of Land Management was ordered to close down popular off-roading trails in parts of the Mojave in order to protect the imperiled desert tortoise.