McHeffy Wash

Trail Overview

McHeffy Wash is an out-and-back wash trail that leads to the edge of the Warm Springs Wilderness, gaining its name from the McHeffy Butte that it parallels to the south. The distance is 3.5 miles to the end of the trail; 7 miles roundtrip. The trail begins as a large wash right off of Oatman Highway (10). The terrain of the route is classic to that of any wash--loose sand/gravel, vegetation that may likely brush the vehicle, and scattered rocky patches here and there. The rocks vary in size with some being upwards of 1-2 feet tall. Aside from that, the trail is predominately easy-going as it snakes its way through the desert. The trail dead-ends at a loop beneath a large, unique rock feature. Because this is a wash trail, if rain is forecasted, avoid this route due to the risk of flash flooding. Cell service eventually disappears the further back you travel. Be sure to keep an eye out for the wild burrows that roam freely out here.

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Difficulty

The trail begins as a large wash right off of Oatman Highway (10). The terrain of the route is classic to that of any wash: loose sand/gravel, vegetation that may likely brush the vehicle, and scattered rocky patches here and there. The rocks vary in sizes with some being upwards of 1-2 feet tall. Aside from that, the trail is predominately easy-going as it snakes its way through the desert.

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