Kofa Wilderness
Kofa Wilderness is a rugged desert landscape in southwestern Arizona known for bighorn sheep, canyons, and desert flora.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | North America |
| Subregion | Southwestern United States |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Yuma County |
| Timezone | AmericaPhoenix |
| Latitude | 32.55 |
| Longitude | -113.083 |
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7:14 PM LOCAL TIMEKofa Wilderness offers a harsh, remote desert environment just south of Yuma, with rugged canyonlands and *sparse creosote brush. Once a haven for bighorn sheep — which you might spot crossing stately paseos — the area is characterized by steep slopes, narrow washes, and exposed bedrock. Visitors come for off-trail hiking, route-finding, and the chance to experience true desert solitude; the region's few established trails typically link to longer cross-country routes. Expect high summer heat, cooler winter nights*, and limited services. Protect your water and plan your route carefully to stay safe amid the basin-and-range geography.
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