Scenic drives along open desert roads through Mohave County route you to stunning views worth every picture. With consistent sunny days, these drives are ideal with the convertible top down or for motorcycle enthusiasts.
Driving Hualapai Mountain Road, from the Historic Route 66 (E Andy Devine Ave) in Kingman, routes you through picturesque forested mountains that are nestled among desert rock formations.
A 42-mile stretch of Route 66 Historic Back Country Byway takes you through preserved history with eateries and shops.
The charming western old mining town of Oatman is perched along Route 66 and one of the most scenic drives in Mohave County. A great option to begin the route is with a bite to eat at Topock66, which is located right off of Exit 1 on I-40: Golden Shores, Oatman, Bullhead City. You will follow Route 66/Mohave County Road 10/Oatman Highway into the mountains where the donkeys free roam and re-enacted Wild West gun fights occur on the streets. The several blocks of Oatman are lined with restaurants, local art, and niche shops. Motorists can continue through Oatman to descend the other side of the mountain to I-40 near Kingman.
Accessible from Northern Mohave County, see the unforgettable views of the Grand Canyon from this unmaintained road of Mount Trumbull Scenic Loop. According to the National Park Service, you will need a high-clearance vehicle with all-terrain tires and a full tank of gas to explore the 150 miles of unpaved roads.
