Bradshaw Trail in California

Bradshaw Trail

This byway was constructed in 1862 and named after William Bradshaw, a pioneer who made the first crossing across this route in search of gold.

Guide Sections

Use Bradshaw Trail's guide sections to understand how this stop fits into the larger park plan.

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This byway was constructed in 1862 and named after William Bradshaw, a pioneer who made the first crossing across this route in search of gold. For the next 15 years, this 65-mile journey was heavily used by miners from San Bernardino to the gold fields in La Paz (Ehrenberg), Arizona. Although the road is relatively flat, it is unpaved and best traversed with an off-roading or 4x4 vehicle. Not only will you be driving along one of the most important roads from the California Gold Rush, but you will also have sweeping views of Chuckwalla Bench, Orocopia Mountains, and the Palo Verde Valley.