Best route from Bakersfield to Desert Hot Springs in Nov.

[RVcrazy]

I see Barstow over 15 to 10, but am wondering what the non-freeway choices are like, especially this time of year. We will be in Bakersfield this week. Thanks!

[paulj]

58 is freeway in everyway but name, right?

[clubhouse]

58 East through Tehachape
14 South through Mojave, Lancaster, Palmdale
138 East to 15 then 10.

138 about 5 miles from 15 is Mormon Rocks. It's a very cool formation just off the road.

[MaverickBBD]

It is a bit longer but route east and through Amboy is my choice over the traffic. One pretty good pull but can handle it. Then have Wonder Valley into Twentynine Palms. Good down hill into D.H.S. so watch speed and lane position. Get in left lane for Indian Canyon at first sign.

[RVcrazy]

Just looking for fresh scenery and no snow... How about 58 to247 at Barstow, then 62? The other route I saw is 58 to 395 to 18 to Lucerne Valley and in on 247? Any preference for this time of year? Thanks!

[the_bear_II]

It's tough to find a complete non-freeway route.

But the closest to it is kind of a long way around but unique scenery wise.
HWY 58 to Barstow to HWY 247 south to Lucerne Valley and then continue on Hwy 247 to Yucca Valley. Take Hwy 62 west to Pearson Blvd. Head east on Pearson to Desert Hot Springs.

Along the way take a side trip to PioneerTown A movie set where many of the western movies and TV shows were filmed.