| The 27,660-acre Mount Nutt Wilderness is located in Mohave County, 15 miles west of Kingman and 12 miles east of Bullhead City. 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 wild terrain. Along the main ridgeline, mesas have been cut into a series of steep maze-like canyons. Outward from the main ridgeline, numerous volcanic plugs ring the entire wilderness.This wilderness is home to over 100 desert bighorn sheep. Numerous springs sustain small oases of large cottonwoods, willows, and oaks. Hiking, camping, hunting, photography, and rock scrambling opportunities are available. |
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| | | Facilities: There are no facilities. Best Time To Visit: 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. Fees: Unknown Accessibility: This area is not accessible. Rules: 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. Directions: With the exception of the Cave Springs Access, 4-wheel drive transportation is recommended for all access routes. Cottonwood Canyon Access: About one mile north of Oatman, on Route 66, turn north onto the Silver Creek Road (milepost 26). Follow the Silver Creek Road for 1.2 miles to an obscure jeep trail located in a sand wash on your right. Follow this jeep trail northeast for 1.0 mile to a small turnaround/parking area in Cottonwood Canyon.Twin Springs Access: From Highway 93 north of Kingman, turn west onto Highway 68. Follow Highway 68 to Estrella Road. Follow Estrella Road south for 4.7 miles to Shinarump Road (unpaved). Turn right onto Shinarump Road and proceed 0.5 miles to Kaibab Road. Turn left (south) on Kaibab Road and proceed 2.4 miles to a jeep trail on your right. Turn right on this jeep trail and proceed about one mile, following the wilderness boundary, to trailhead parking.Secret Pass Arch Access: From Highway 93 north of Kingman, turn west onto Highway 68. Follow Highway 68 to Estrella Road. Follow Estrella Road south for 2.7 miles to Bolsa Drive (unpaved). Turn right onto Bolsa Drive and proceed 2.8 miles to Gisela Road. Turn left on Gisela Road, proceed 0.5 miles to Chuar Drive, and turn right. go about 0.2 miles and turn right again on Ganado Road, adjacent to a range fence. Follow the fence 0.2 miles to a cattle guard. Go through the cattle guard and follow the jeep trail south and west for 1 mile. At this point bear left, leaving the wash and crossing under the power line, and follow this jeep trail south 2.8 miles to the end of the road in Secret Pass Wash. Bear left when you encounter intersections on this jeep trail. A large stone arch is hidden in the rock outcrop located on top of the hill on your left as you near the end of the jeep trail.Cave Spring Access: From Highway 93 north of Kingman, turn west onto Highway 68. Follow Highway 68 to Estrella Road. Follow Estrella Road south for 4.7 miles to Shinarump Road. Turn right onto Shinarump Road and proceed 2.0 miles to Guthrie Road. Turn right on Guthrie Road and park at the small rock-lined parking area on your left. This is a good day-hiking area (no trail exists) and access can be made with any type vehicle.Mossback Wash Access: Turn north onto the Silver Creek Road, off Route 66, about one mile north of Oatman (milepost 28). Follow the Silver Creek Road for 4.8 miles to an obscure jeep trail located on your right. Follow this jeep trail down into Silver Creek Wash, then proceed east up the wash for about 0.5 miles (stay on the left side of the wash). Turn left (northeast) into Mossback Wash and follow it about 2.4 miles to the wilderness boundary. The jeep trail in Mossback Wash forks at several points. Take the right fork in each case and stay in the main wash. Jeep trails leading north and south from this point define the boundary.Map: Click here for a map to Mount Nutt Wilderness Reservations: Reservations are not needed or required to visit this area. | | |
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| | | | | Address | | Bureau of Land Management Kingman Field Office | | 2475 Beverly Avenue | | Kingman, Arizona 86401 |
| | | Phone | | General: (928) 692-4400 | |
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