BLM 618

Running from Highway 78 and BLM 617 on the west to the intersection of BLM 541 and BLM 629 near the Western Mesquite Mines Complex, this one to two-vehicle wide sand and gravel route offers fairly smooth travel between its numerous obstacles. Various desert trees and bushes crowd the edges with seasonal blooming wildflowers, adding splashes of color. The Chocolate Mountains command the northern horizon while the Imperial Sand Dunes spread across the southern view. Runoff washes cross your path repeatedly with steps reaching up to 12 inches. Overgrown trees force you to pick careful lines, maneuvering around or threading through their branches. This is limited use territory in the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area, so established trails only.