Polaris Mountain

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US
Arizona
Trails
Polaris Mountain

Highlights of Polaris Mountain

Camping

Desert

Scenic

Highest Elevation

2179 ft

Shape of Trail

Out & Back

Typically Open

Year Round

Best Direction

N/A

Official Trail Name

Polaris Mountain Road

Nearest Town

Quartzsite

Nearest Services

Quartzsite

Management Agency

United States Fish and Wildlife Services

District

Kofa National Wildlife Refuge

Overview

Polaris Mountain is a pyramid-shaped promontory in the northern portion of the Kofa Mountains. From the Kofa mining district, this mountain pointed straight up to the star Polaris, thus the name. A short and scenic side road off King Road takes you to the base of Polaris Mountain and into Big Dick Canyon. The end of the trail has wonderful mountain views and a great vista back across the broad King Valley. It's also a great jumping-off spot for some off-trail hiking into the rugged Kofa Mountains.