Moss Wash

Total Miles 12.4
Technical Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type High-Clearance 4x4 Trail
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Trail Overview

This trail starts out rocky and challenging as you drive through a rugged wash. Next is a winding mountain road with fantastic views of the valley below. There is a lot to see along the trail. Don't miss Gold King Mansion. You can walk through it, but please be respectful. The last portion of the trail takes you through a nice, thick forest, and you'll end at Hualapai Mountain Road.

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Difficulty

Difficult: Deep washouts, challenging rock obstacles and steep climbs. Narrow spots with tight brush near Gold King Mansion and along Moss Wash. Avoid if heavy rain is expected. Not recommended for stock vehicles. High clearance, lockers and good articulation are needed.

History

The Gold King Mansion, built early in 1929, was used to entertain wealthy clients and served as housing for the foreman of the Gold King Mine. Much of the building remains intact due to its poured concrete construction, rare at that time in this part of Arizona. The mansion was used less than a year when the Gold King Mine failed following the October 1929 stock market crash. A kiosk at the site has a picture of the original structure.

Technical Rating

7

Status Reports

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Jared Lopez
Jul 13, 2025
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Nice trial, some good tough lines. I’d recommend some good sliders or body protection. We did see a rattle snake and some mountain lion prints. YOU WILL NOT HAVE PHONE SERVICE THE WHOLE TRAIL.
Janece Plyley
May 24, 2025
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The Trail head from Blake Ranch Rd is moderate difficultly with a 4 seater SXS. For an easier route enter from Flag Mine Road. Overall a fun day!
Aaron Hoffman
Apr 27, 2025
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Ed Greene
Apr 05, 2025
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Richard A
Feb 27, 2025
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Very scenic, nice views. Expect some Arizona pin striping and some off camber and a few rocks. It may be difficult for a stock Jeep. We did see a few side by sides on the trail.
Dean Miller
Dec 28, 2024
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Trail is in rough shape. Willys drug on some large boulders. Tore up fenders from narrow areas. Took hard way back from trail high centered multiple times on boulders. I would recommend a lift.
Stefan Petrov
Jul 20, 2024
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Jim Gibson
Apr 17, 2024
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started at wild cow campground and went downhill. definitely easier than starting at the bottom. Very deep ruts, sxs tilted up to 30 degrees on the mountain road, large rocks in the wash. Take a spare tire! Had to share the road with cattle in places. Not a high speed trail.
Mark G
Apr 04, 2024
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Mark G
Jan 31, 2024
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Reed Hall
Nov 11, 2023
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Moss Wash Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance

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