Castle Dome Mountains
Total Miles
24.2
Elevation
598.05 ft
Duration
5 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Trail Overview
This trail travels through Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, where all vehicles must be registered. Common signtings include golden eagle, fox, bobcat, coyote, mule deer and bighorn sheep. Its a long, hot trail, so be sure to bring water. Castle Dome Mines Museum is located just after McPhereson pass. The area has a very interesting mining history, so this stop is fun. You'll also get a chance to hike up a half-mile or so to some cabins at Big Eye Mine.
Photos of Castle Dome Mountains
Difficulty
Easy: Mostly single-lane washboard road with a few bumpier spots. McPherson Pass is rougher and requires good articulation and high ground clearance. Suitable for aggressive stock SUVs with 4-wheel drive.
History
The bighorn sheep located in the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge represent the largest population in the U.S. The sheep have been important in the reestablishment and maintenance of bighorn populations across Arizona and throughout the southwestern United States. As part of an effort to restore bighorn sheep to the San Andres Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico, 30 sheep were captured and transported from KOFA in 2005.
Status Reports
Popular Trails
![Dome Basin Mine Spur](https://photos.production.onxmaps.com/production-onxmaps/image/upload/c_limit,f_auto,h_1500,q_auto,w_1500/v1/public/81258504-27e0-4348-ba12-933cfdd86d18.jpg)
Dome Basin Mine Spur
![Quail Spring](https://photos.production.onxmaps.com/production-onxmaps/image/upload/c_limit,f_auto,h_1500,q_auto,w_1500/v1/public/e2d37b69-3ac1-4413-ae54-f619eff8af67.jpg)
Quail Spring
![Reymert Mine Trail](https://photos.production.onxmaps.com/production-onxmaps/image/upload/c_limit,f_auto,h_1500,q_auto,w_1500/v1/public/3ca7c818-aa0a-4018-a91e-22e42ac9c687.jpg)
Reymert Mine Trail
![Jackrabbit Wash](https://photos.production.onxmaps.com/production-onxmaps/image/upload/c_limit,f_auto,h_1500,q_auto,w_1500/v1/public/c98b08e6-e9f7-4b42-94ac-ebdcf8efb2c4.jpg)
Jackrabbit Wash
Go Farther
Try onX Offroad Elite for free for a week — no strings attached. Get access to thousands of off-road dirt trails and snowmobile trails across the nation. View your favorite zones in 3D. Send trails to friends. Start planning the trip of a lifetime now.