National Old Trails Monument in Needles, California
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National Old Trails Monument

Needles, California

Mile Marker 1858 mi from Chicago
Rating 4.2 / 5
Typical Visit 1 hr
On Route 66 1926-1985
Highway Historic Route 66

Stand at the Needles National Old Trails Monument and imagine the vastness of the American Southwest as you gaze across the Mojave Desert. This iconic marker, a testament to early transcontinental travel, offers a tangible connection to the adventurers who navigated this historic highway before the interstate system. Feel the sun-baked history beneath your feet as you contemplate the enduring spirit of the Mother Road.

National Old Trails Monument sits at mile 1859 of Route 66 in Needles, California. Heading west, it's about 57 mi past White Bird Trading Post and 1 mi before Silver Dollar Chuck Wagon.

● Needles, CA 92363, USA, Needles, California
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Nearby on Route 66

Old Trails Bridge Roadside Attraction · Topock, California · 0 mi away Dead-end to Old Trails Bridge Roadside Attraction · Needles, California · 0 mi away Old Trails Arch Bridge Landmark · Needles, California · 0 mi away Route 66 California Gateway Landmark · Needles, California · 1 mi away Silver Dollar Chuck Wagon Restaurant · Golden Shores, Arizona · 1 mi away Route 66 Sign Landmark · Needles, California · 1 mi away Sweet Spot Restaurant · Needles, California · 1 mi away Havasu National Wildlife Refuge Roadside Attraction · Topock, Arizona · 1 mi away

More to see in Needles

Needles Regional Museum Museum · Needles, California Sweet Spot Restaurant · Needles, California Dead-end to Old Trails Bridge Roadside Attraction · Needles, California Le Bron Motel Roadside Attraction · Needles, California Route 66 California Gateway Landmark · Needles, California Route 66 Sign Landmark · Needles, California

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