What to See and Do
Hiking and Biking
Cave Spring Trail
This one-way trail climbs up a Black Mountain slope, leading to a small cave with a natural spring. Wild burros are among the wildlife that visits this cave for a refreshing drink of water. The trail is steep but rewards you with views of the Sacramento Valley. September through May are the best months to visit since the weather is most comfortable then.
Length: 0.8 miles
Intensity: Moderate
Fishing and Boating
For some fun on the water, head west to the Arizona/Nevada border to Lake Mohave. This narrow lake, surrounded by steep canyons, has a long shoreline with loads of scenic views. You can fish the lake's blue waters for largemouth bass, rainbow trout, crappie, and others. Sandy beaches invite you to soak up some rays, and swimming and boating are welcome. You can stay overnight in a houseboat at Mohave Lake's Cotton Cove.
Climbing
Mount Nutt is a moderate-to-difficult, 15-mile climb that attracts many climbers to its peak. Another option is to scale some of the 22 bolted routes at the Beale Street Wall in Kingman. The Black Mountains and the Hualapi Mountains both have a range of climbing routes with varying rock quality.
Wildlife Viewing
The Mt. Nutt Wilderness is home to wild burros, a small type of donkey, and bighorn sheep. Desert tortoises and rattlesnakes also live there, and you could cross paths with mule deer, elk, and a variety of desert lizards and birds.
Picnicking
For some designated picnicking spots, head to one of the many parks in Kingman. Cecil Davis Park has a picnic shelter, grills, restrooms, ball fields, and a splash pad. Hubbs Neighborhood Park has a picnic area with grills and a horseshoe pit, and it's also where you can see the historic Hubbs Home.
OHVing
Mount Nutt's Secret Pass OHV Trail is a moderately challenging OHV route about 12 miles long. It takes three to four hours to ride this point-to-point trail through rugged desert terrain.
