Piute Mountains
- Nature & parks
- Near Needles, California
- 2.7 mi from Route 66
The Piute Mountains are a desert range near Needles, CA, about 3.3 miles off the old road. They rise from the eastern Mojave Desert in San Bernardino County, inside Mojave Trails National Monument. For Route 66 travellers crossing the long, empty stretch between Needles and Essex, the range is part of the wide open scenery rather than a place to stop and explore.
What is Piute Mountains?
The Piute Mountains form a range in the eastern part of the Mojave Desert. The land sits inside the national monument, which protects a large swath of this desert. The smaller Little Piute Mountains lie to the southeast.
Visiting Piute Mountains: tips
There are no facilities or visitor sites here. Enjoy the view from the road and carry water in this remote area. The Little Piute Mountains are about 9.6 miles away, and the ghost town of Essex is about 10.6 miles off.
Practical info
- Address
- California
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