Moss Wash OHV Trail

5-mile trail that meanders through scenic Pinyon-juniper woodlands, interior chapparal, Ponderosa pine forest, and Mojave Desert vegetation. In the higher elevations, there is a forest of ponderosa pine, gambel oak, New Mexico locust, and various grasses and forbs. In the lower elevations is a chaparral plant community consisting of Sonoran scrub oak, manzanita, desert ceanothus, silktassel, and scattered pinyon pine.

The trail travels along Moss Wash underneath the tall pines or within a riparian area of Arizona black walnut and species of willows. The trail passes several areas of historic mining activities, including Gold King Mansion. The nearby Gold King Mine produced gold, silver, copper, and lead, but never reached the success investors hoped for.

The 1929 stock market crash ended both the mine and the mansion’s use. There are two main trailheads or entry points to the trail. The first is located off of Blake Ranch Road and is the location where most trail users start the trail.

The second location is located by Wild Cow Springs Campground just off of Antelope Wash Road. The trailheads are not suitable to haul a trailer to or to be used as a staging area. Trailers can be parked off of Blake Ranch Road near where the pavement ends or at the Hualapai Mountains.

Recommended vehicles are modified four-wheel drives, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) and motorcycles. Due to the condition of the southeast part of the trail within a mile of Gold King Mansion, motor vehicles are limited to non-stock four-wheel drives, four-wheel drives with short wheelbase, ATVs, and UTVs. All travel is at your own risk and recovery of your vehicle is at your own cost.

Go slow in unfamiliar terrain and watch for other riders. Not wearing a helmet can lead to serious injuries — even on short or slow rides.