National Old Trails Monument, Needles: Photos, Reviews & Location

At a glance

#4 of 6 Tourist attractions in Needles

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.37

1.8 km from the center of Needles

Rating breakdown

5 ★70%
4 ★4%
3 ★13%
2 ★9%
1 ★4%

Needles, CA 92363

Photos of National Old Trails Monument (2)

National Old Trails Monument, Needles – photo 1

National Old Trails Monument, Needles – photo 2

Quick facts

What is the rating of National Old Trails Monument?: National Old Trails Monument is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 23 reviews.
How does National Old Trails Monument rank in Needles?: National Old Trails Monument is #4 of 6 Tourist attractions in Needles by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is National Old Trails Monument located?: Needles, CA 92363 — 1.8 km from the center of Needles.

Reviews (8)

Jason Tomczak 2024 Jan 04

Stopped here to take in a view of the Colorado while passing through Needles. Access to the river was cut off by a fence, and I couldn't find the monument itself anywhere. The view of the river wasn't anything special either.

Sharon Langaber 2023 Jul 01

It's a nice bike ride to go on.

Christopher Cook 2023 Jan 05

A place to pull off the highway and enjoy a view of river and think of our fore fathers that forded the river in exploring the great states of California/Arizona

Stanley Paul Photography 2022 Nov 19

This thing is barely within California. We're talking within walking distance of about 500-600 feet from the Arizona line. There's no sign whatsoever for it and I passed it right on by even when looking for it. Look for it on the left-hand (north bound) side of the road just before the river bridge. Definitely one of the more unique of California's 1,100 historical landmarks.

Marcus Lodwick 2021 Dec 16

So this is just the plaque for California Historical Landmark 271 which commemorate s the Old National Trails Highway, aka Route 66, as a state historic al landmark.

Karn J 2021 Aug 05

Not alot of visitors, and not enough time to fully appreciate the care and attention that people have out into a really good place.

Samantha “Sami” Garcia 2019 Oct 13

I cannot explain how beautiful this sight was. The water was crystal clear and it smelled of gorgeous mother earth. I have never been more relaxed in my life, more at peace, and never had soaked in such a wonderful experience.