Dead Mountains Wilderness Parks and Outdoors Travel Guide

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By Ann Marie Brown
  • There are no established trails in the Dead Mountains Wilderness, although many routes have been worn into the ground by wild burros and bighorn sheep. One such path to Red Spring leads across open bajadas (the broad slope at the base of a hill or mountain) and up sandy washes to a life-saving water source. This is inhospitable country, so be sure that you and your horse are well equipped for desert travel.
  • Picture Canyon, named by frontiersman Jedediah Smith during his 1826 exploration, is the Dead Mountains' museum of Native American art. More than 500 petroglyphs can be seen on dark granite boulders near the canyon's spring. Rock shelters and bedrock mortars can also be found. The six-mile-long canyon is accessible off the Mojave Road.
  • Heading south from Needles, neighboring Turtle Mountains Wilderness has three springs that can be visited on horseback or on foot: Coffin, Mohawk, and Mopah. Mopah is the most scenic, with a small cluster of fan palms, a dependable water source, and excellent birding opportunities.
  • If you are going to travel with Trigger, you'll need a place to spend the night. Black Canyon Equestrian Campground in Mojave National Preserve is the nearest horse-friendly camp. Rangers at the Hole-in-the-Wall visitor center across the road can help you choose the best trails for riding.

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Hotels

from: $55

Travelers Inn - Needles

1195 3rd Street
Needles, CA 92363 Map

Distance: 11.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
from: $36

Motel 6 Needles

1420 J Street
Needles, CA 92363 Map

Distance: 11.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 1 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0
from: $80

Best Western Colorado River Inn

2371 W Broadway
Needles, CA 92363-2106 Map

Distance: 10.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
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Attractions

Picture Canyon

expert favorite attraction
Dead Mountains Wilderness near Needles


Distance: 15.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Six-mile Picture Canyon is encased by sky-high granite canyon walls that tower nearly 100 feet over the canyon's sandy floor. Petroglyphs on both sides of the canyon reflect the Mohave culture.... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Topock Gorge

north of Lake Havasu City
Havasu National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box 3009
Needles, California 92363

Distance: 26.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Currents of the Colorado River help propel you through the scenic gorge past rugged canyon walls,... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Mojave Road

Eastern Mojave Desert


Distance: 61.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Mojave Road is a long desert stretch once used by Indians as a trade route. Because the road can become rocky at times, a four-wheel-drive vehicle is recommended. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0
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Airports

Major Airports near Dead Mountains Wilderness

Distance (mi.)
Las Vegas Mccarran International Airport 80.6 map
Ontario International Airport 175.6 map
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 189.0 map

Other Smaller Airports near Dead Mountains Wilderness

Distance (mi.)
Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport 35.5 map
Palm Springs Municipal Airport 127.3 map
El Centro/Imperial Imperial County Airport 155.1 map

Flight Deals to Dead Mountains Wilderness

Originating From
Long Beach (LGB) to Las Vegas (LAS) $124
San Diego (SAN) to Las Vegas (LAS) $124
San Francisco (SFO) to Las Vegas (LAS) $126
Salt Lake City (SLC) to Las Vegas (LAS) $142
San Jose (SJC) to Las Vegas (LAS) $146

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