Location: West of Gila Bend
Trail Rating: 2.0

Description:

Easy wide graded dirt road narrows to two-track near massacre site. High-clearance 2 wheel drive adequate.
History:
in 1851, Royce Oatman was determined to get his family to California. While struggling with tired Oxen to climb the rocky hills, they were savagely attacked by indians.
This trail takes you to the grave site, the massacre site, and to the butterfield stage route.

Remember to Tread lightly!

How to Get There:
Take interstate 8 to sentinel, exit 87 and head north 1.3 miles on paved Aqua Caliente road.

Oatman Massacre Site
LOCO OFF-ROAD