Polaris Mountain

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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...Read More
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Highlights of Polaris Mountain

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Camping Category IconCamping
Desert Category IconDesert
Scenic Category IconScenic
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.

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4 Waypoints
14 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
5 Community Reviews
1 Video
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