Child and woman walking on a trail

Hiking

There are many hiking opportunities throughout Desert NWR. 

Corn Creek has five shorter trails, three of which are accessible. Please see the Corn Creek Trail Map for more information. 

Other hiking opportunities in the refuge are in the backcountry. Popular routes include Hidden Forest, Gass Peak Trail, and Joe May Canyon.

Detailed topographic maps are available for purchase at the Visitor Center, or you can view the maps online via the Map tab (left navigation column).