South Cady Flat

Traversing along the western edge of the Mojave Trails National Monument, South Cady Flat is an easy and fairly smooth desert trail that serves as part of a connecting route from Highway 40 outside of Newberry Springs into the Cady Mountains and Hidden Valley Wash. The trail is primarily hard-packed dirt and sand with sections of shallow sand whoops and small rocks no larger than a clenched fist. The southern end offers ample, open boondocking opportunities, while a few smaller, single campsites can be found along the northern end. The railroad crossing at the southern end is not always open. If the gates are closed, you must take the BL8590 and BL8580 connector that treks east a short way to a bridge crossing under the tracks. This trail is suitable for any high clearance vehicle.