Kingman Wash

Total Miles 3.6
Technical Rating
1 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

Kingman Wash Road is a maintained backcountry road off Highway 93, south of Hoover Dam in Arizona. The road runs for about 3.6 miles over hills and down washes through the wild backcountry of Lake Mead National Recreation Area to the colorful paint pots area at the shore of Lake Mead. The road is suitable for carefully-driven sedans, but a 2WD-HC vehicle would be safer, and one part of the road is a bit steep. This road provides vehicle access to the shore of Lake Mead and three other backcountry roads, including Fortification Hill Road and the hike to the summit of Fortification Hill.

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Difficulty

This is a maintained road, it is graded regularly and high- clearance 2WD can make it.

Technical Rating

1

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Brian Kim
Dec 29, 2025
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The trail was very well maintained. I aired down to 20 psi on the way out of the trail and felts a lot smoother.
Gregory McFadden
Jul 27, 2025
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Some very rough sections. Saw a 2wd sedan driving through, but several rutted rough areas. Pit toilet close to end.
Robert Canales
Mar 29, 2025
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Joshua Pennock
Feb 19, 2025
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Overall washboarded across the road. Some steeper sections with deeper ruts (especially climbing back up), definitely recommend high clearance! Aired down a bit as the vans sway a lot, but we saw a few sedans making the drive.
B Lang
Aug 31, 2024
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Joanne MG
Aug 17, 2024
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Han Lu
Apr 17, 2024
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Kate Johnston
Mar 25, 2024
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Cones on road to kingman wash entrance. Only letting construction people in
Will C
Feb 18, 2024
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Easy Peasy, Sunday Drive, Few Folks out kayaking, and Fishing.
Claire T
Oct 13, 2023
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K Holt
Sep 02, 2023
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Raymond Bliven
Jul 01, 2023
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Kelly Schwartz
May 22, 2023
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Jackie Hunt
Mar 27, 2023
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Timothy Young
Mar 26, 2023
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Kingman Wash Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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