It is the mission of the BLM Needles Field Office to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The public lands contribute in many different ways to the wealth of the nation and to the quality of life of every American citizen. For example, we provide recreation opportunities; we provide access to resources; and we protect some of the Mojave's most significant cultural, historic, and natural places. And, we serve communities through science, wildland firefighting, and law enforcement.
When the subject of hiking comes up, most people think of well-defined paths meandering through grassy meadows leading to an overlook or placid lake. Signs along the trail tell distance traveled, and people politely move to the side of the trail to allow others to pass.
In the desert, you won't find many defined, heavily used, marked or interpretive trails, but you will find a different hiking experience. These lands are of a different beauty and you most likely will not see another soul on your hike unless you bring them along. This is desert wilderness hiking at its best. If you're lucky, there will be a sign or marker at the trailhead, so map and compass skills are strongly recommended.
Needles Field Office Wilderness Hike Information
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