Little Piute Mountains
- Nature & parks
- Near Needles, California
- 11.6 mi from Route 66
The Little Piute Mountains form a remote desert range near Needles, CA, about 12 miles off the old road. They lie in San Bernardino County within Mojave Trails National Monument, surrounded by other named ranges. Route 66 travellers will see them only from a distance, as part of the broad desert views on the long stretch between Needles and Essex.
What is Little Piute Mountains?
This small range sits between larger neighbors. The Old Woman Mountains lie to the southwest, the Stepladder Mountains to the southeast, and the Piute Mountains to the northwest. The whole area is part of the national monument.
Visiting Little Piute Mountains: tips
There are no facilities, and the range is well off the old road. Treat it as a scenic view, and carry water on this empty stretch. The Piute Mountains are about 9.6 miles away, and Essex is about 12.7 miles off.
Practical info
- Address
- California
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