Summit Flats Road - Orocopia Mountains

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Out in the middle of the desert are roads rarely traveled, a place forgotten by time. In the deserts of Southern California is a place in the Orocopia Mountains that reside near one of the few abandoned railroad tracks that pass through southern California's deserts. The road, Summit Flats, is eas...Read More
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Highlights of Summit Flats Road - Orocopia Mountains

Desert Category IconDesert
Overland Category IconOverland
Sand Category IconSand
Highest Elevation
1679 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
Summit Flats
Nearest Town
Blythe
Nearest Services
Blythe
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Orocopia Mountains

Overview

Out in the middle of the desert are roads rarely traveled, a place forgotten by time. In the deserts of Southern California is a place in the Orocopia Mountains that reside near one of the few abandoned railroad tracks that pass through southern California's deserts. The road, Summit Flats, is easy with incredible desert scenery around it making this a worthwhile trip. Thus the next time you are near Red Canyon, swing on through Summit Flat and check out the abandoned railroad crossing.

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2 Waypoints
8 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
2 Community Reviews
1 Video
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