The Mount Nutt Wilderness (28,080 acres) is located in Mohave County, 15 miles
west of Kingman, Arizona and 12 miles east of Bullhead City, Arizona. This
wilderness encompasses an eight-mile-long stretch of the central (and highest)
portion of the Black Mountains. Nutt Mountain, at 5,216 feet, presides over a
colorful and wild terrain. Along the main ridgeline, prominent mesas have been
cut into a series of steep maze-like canyons. Outward from the main ridgeline,
numerous huge volcanic plugs ring the entire wilderness.  
  
This wilderness is home to desert bighorn sheep. Scattered springs sustain
small oases of large cottonwoods, willows, and oaks. Hiking, camping, hunting,
photography, and rock scrambling opportunities are varied and challenging.

## Know Before You Go

  * Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters Contact the agency for more information about regulations.
  * The summer climate in this wilderness unit is harsh. Daytime temperatures during the summer months are over 100 degrees. Temperatures are more moderate between October 1 and April 30th.
  * The terrain in Mount Nutt Wilderness is extremely rugged. A few old vehicle ways provide hiking routes in some places, but the most commonly used routes are the sand washes which dissect the area. Bighorn sheep and burro trails can often be located and followed on uplands.
  * Water is relatively scarce in this unit. Pack all water needed for a trip and purify any water found in the wilderness.
  * Some lands around and within the wilderness are not federally administered. Please respect the property rights of the owners and do not cross or use these lands without their permission.

<p>The Mount Nutt Wilderness (28,080 acres) is located in Mohave County, 15 miles west of Kingman, Arizona and 12 miles east of Bullhead City, Arizona. This wilderness encompasses an eight-mile-long stretch of the central (and highest) portion of the Black Mountains. Nutt Mountain, at 5,216 feet, presides over a colorful and wild terrain. Along the main ridgeline, prominent mesas have been cut into a series of steep maze-like canyons. Outward from the main ridgeline, numerous huge volcanic plugs ring the entire wilderness.<br/>
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This wilderness is home to desert bighorn sheep. Scattered springs sustain small oases of large cottonwoods, willows, and oaks. Hiking, camping, hunting, photography, and rock scrambling opportunities are varied and challenging.</p>

<h2>Know Before You Go</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters Contact the agency for more information about regulations.</li>
	<li>The summer climate in this wilderness unit is harsh. Daytime temperatures during the summer months are over 100 degrees. Temperatures are more moderate between October 1 and April 30th.</li>
	<li>The terrain in Mount Nutt Wilderness is extremely rugged. A few old vehicle ways provide hiking routes in some places, but the most commonly used routes are the sand washes which dissect the area. Bighorn sheep and burro trails can often be located and followed on uplands.</li>
	<li>Water is relatively scarce in this unit. Pack all water needed for a trip and purify any water found in the wilderness.</li>
	<li>Some lands around and within the wilderness are not federally administered. Please respect the property rights of the owners and do not cross or use these lands without their permission.</li>
</ul>

Bird's eye view of the park

Mount Nutt Wilderness

This 42-mile stretch of two-lane blacktop is one of the last and best-
preserved segments of the original Route 66, one of America's first
transcontinental highways. This portion of the highway once included one of
the most fearsome obstacles for "flatland" travelers in the 1930's: the
hairpin curves and steep grades of Sitgreaves Pass, which characterize Old
Route 66 as it makes its way over the Black Mountains of western Arizona.

This 42-mile stretch of two-lane blacktop is one of the last and best-preserved segments of the original Route 66, one of America's first transcontinental highways. This portion of the highway once included one of the most fearsome obstacles for "flatland" travelers in the 1930's: the hairpin curves and steep grades of Sitgreaves Pass, which characterize Old Route 66 as it makes its way over the Black Mountains of western Arizona.

Route 66 Historic Back Country Byway

## Overview

The 112,400-acre Warm Springs Wilderness is located in Mohave County, 30 miles
southwest of Kingman, Arizona and 30 miles north of Lake Havasu City, Arizona.  
  
The Warm Springs Wilderness encircles an immense and pristine desert
landscape. One thousand feet above the surrounding desert, the 10-mile long
Black Mesa dominates the wilderness. Its edges are dissected into a maze of
winding canyons. Remnant mesas and isolated hills dot a vast encircling
alluvial apron.  
  
The diverse zoologic and geologic features offer outstanding opportunities for
primitive recreation. Water at Warm Springs and other springs allow for
extended camping trips. Horseback riding and hiking are further enhanced by
the presence of an old historic trail and numerous burro trails. In the spring
following a wet winter, this area unveils a notably colorful wildflower
display, including ocotillos, blooming annuals, shrubs, and cacti.  
  

## Know Before You Go

  * A four-wheel drive vehicle is required to gain access to this wilderness.
  * The terrain in this wilderness is extremely rugged. A few old vehicle ways provide hiking routes in some places, but the most commonly used routes are the sand washes which dissect the area. Bighorn sheep and burro trails can often be located and followed on uplands. No formal hiking trails exist in this wilderness unit.
  * The summer climate in this wilderness unit is harsh. Daytime temperatures during the summer months are over 100 degrees. Temperatures are more moderate between October 1 and April 30th.
  * Water is relatively scarce in this part of the Black Mountains. Springs shown on topographic maps can generally be relied upon for drinking water. Following rainy weather, pothole water is available but can dry up quickly. Purification of all water is a necessity.
  * Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities.
  * Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.
  * Some lands around and within the wilderness are not federally administered. Please respect the property rights of the owners and do not cross or use these lands without their permission.

<h2>Overview</h2>The 112,400-acre Warm Springs Wilderness is located in Mohave County, 30 miles southwest of Kingman, Arizona and 30 miles north of Lake Havasu City, Arizona.<br/><br/>The Warm Springs Wilderness encircles an immense and pristine desert landscape. One thousand feet above the surrounding desert, the 10-mile long Black Mesa dominates the wilderness. Its edges are dissected into a maze of winding canyons. Remnant mesas and isolated hills dot a vast encircling alluvial apron.<br/><br/>The diverse zoologic and geologic features offer outstanding opportunities for primitive recreation. Water at Warm Springs and other springs allow for extended camping trips. Horseback riding and hiking are further enhanced by the presence of an old historic trail and numerous burro trails. In the spring following a wet winter, this area unveils a notably colorful wildflower display, including ocotillos, blooming annuals, shrubs, and cacti.<br/><br/><h2>Know Before You Go</h2><ul><li>A four-wheel drive vehicle is required to gain access to this wilderness.</li><li>The terrain in this wilderness is extremely rugged. A few old vehicle ways provide hiking routes in some places, but the most commonly used routes are the sand washes which dissect the area. Bighorn sheep and burro trails can often be located and followed on uplands. No formal hiking trails exist in this wilderness unit.</li><li>The summer climate in this wilderness unit is harsh. Daytime temperatures during the summer months are over 100 degrees. Temperatures are more moderate between October 1 and April 30th.</li><li>Water is relatively scarce in this part of the Black Mountains. Springs shown on topographic maps can generally be relied upon for drinking water. Following rainy weather, pothole water is available but can dry up quickly. Purification of all water is a necessity.</li><li>Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities.</li>
<li> Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.</li>
<li>Some lands around and within the wilderness are not federally administered. Please respect the property rights of the owners and do not cross or use these lands without their permission.</li>
</ul>

Warm Springs Wilderness

The Monolith Garden Trail is an easy to moderate trail open to hikers,
mountain bikers, horseback riders and trail runners and is not universally-
accessible. This 8.5 mile series of loop trails is part of the **Cerbat
Foothills Recreation Area** trail system. The route meanders through Mohave
Desert vegetation and interesting volcanic rock formations.  
  
No water and little shade are available along the route. Monolith Garden Trail
connects with the Camp Beale Loop Trail (managed by the City of Kingman).  
  
Download a free georeferenced map of the recreation area in the BLM Avenza Map
Store.

<p>The Monolith Garden Trail is an easy to moderate trail open to hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and trail runners and is not universally-accessible. This 8.5 mile series of loop trails is part of the <a href="https://www.blm.gov/visit/search-details/10001024/2" rel="nofollow"><b>Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area</b></a> trail system. The route meanders through Mohave Desert vegetation and interesting volcanic rock formations.<br/>
<br/>
No water and little shade are available along the route. Monolith Garden Trail connects with the Camp Beale Loop Trail (managed by the City of Kingman).<br/>
<br/>
Download a free georeferenced map of the recreation area in the <a href="https://www.avenzamaps.com/maps/908826/blm-arizona-kingman-field-office-cerbat-foothills-recreation-area-rec3004-01-01" rel="nofollow">BLM Avenza Map Store</a>.</p>

Mount Nutt Wilderness

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