Burro Wash Road

4.4/5 (21 reviews)
Burro Wash, located just south of Boulder City, is a popular 4x4 trail that splits two wilderness areas, travels through a narrow canyon with beautiful rock walls, and ends at a cove along the Colorado River. This rugged trail offers stunning views of the Mojave Desert and the surrounding mountains...Read More
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Highlights of Burro Wash Road

Desert Category IconDesert
Scenic Category IconScenic
Wash Category IconWash
Highest Elevation
2353 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
60
Nearest Town
Boulder City
Nearest Services
Boulder City
Management Agency
United States National Park Service
District
Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Overview

Burro Wash, located just south of Boulder City, is a popular 4x4 trail that splits two wilderness areas, travels through a narrow canyon with beautiful rock walls, and ends at a cove along the Colorado River. This rugged trail offers stunning views of the Mojave Desert and the surrounding mountains, including Black Canyon. Along the drive, you'll see unique geological formations, desert flora, and possible wildlife, such as big horn sheep. Burro Wash is great any time of the year, but particularly during the summer when it can be used as a getaway from the heat for relaxation and water activities. Gather your food, drinks, shade tents, trunks, and inflatables, and take this spectacular drive down to the river for a full day of fun.

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12 Waypoints
38 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
21 Community Reviews
1 Video
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