Photo by Scott Schwartz. DJI Phantom 4 image.
This spot shown in this image is approximately one mile east of Hwy. 14, and about two miles north of the Red Rock Canyon State Park boundary.
At one time, wild mountain sheep and goats were hunted here. Now, the El Paso Mountains are the domain of off-road drivers and part-time prospectors.
Situated between Hwy. 14 to the west, and Rte. 395 to the east, scores of trails are open to the explorer. Some of the trails require four-wheel drive. Others can be accessed with passenger cars (if driven with caution.)
I refer to the area as "secret," because I come across so many people- many of them recreational off-roaders-who have never heard of the El Paso Mountains.
A two-to-three hour drive from Los Angeles, the El Paso Mountains are worth the trip. They have everything an outdoors person could want: beautiful scenery, interesting trails, mining ruins, and a fascinating history.
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