Levee Road

Trail Overview

Generally, it is a scenic drive along the Colorado River from Ehrenberg, AZ, to Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. Technically, it is not a challenging trail, and much is graded dirt, but beware of precipitation as it crosses several washes north of Cibola that could be hazardous if raining. It is a beautiful ride with lots of wildlife along the route. I saw wild horses and burros in several places. Herons, Egrets, and multiple Raptors among smaller birds are too numerous to list. Most is BLM land with dispersed camping allowed and several crossovers into California. It's a nice drive for the day, and there's a large staging lot at the Ehrenberg end, should you need it--note: It requires a legally tagged vehicle.

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Difficulty

Rated 1 due to its easy nature in most weather, be careful with the multiple washes near Cibola if raining.

History

Cibola National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1964 as mitigation for the straightening, channelization, and armoring of the banks of the Colorado River by the Bureau of Reclamation to prevent flooding. The purpose of the 18,444-acre refuge is to protect and recreate the marshes, backwaters, and meanders that historically provided wintering grounds for migratory waterfowl and other wildlife that natural flooding would have formed

Technical Rating

Levee Road can be accessed by the following ride types:

• High-Clearance 4x4
• SUV
• SxS (60")