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We drove back into Kofa Queen Canyon as far as we could, and after a while we thought we might even be able to go through to the other side, but then we found that it’s blocked off. After the Kofa Queen we decided to head down Hwy. 95 for King Valley Road or Castle Dome Road, whichever one was closest after we bought some ice and water (note to self - It’s really freeking hot in the Kofa’s). Services ended up being all the way down at Fortuna, so we went in on the Castle Dome Road. That turned out to be an awesome area as well, and it was a pleasant drive Saturday after noon up to McPherson Pass where we camped. The Kofa trail system is very well marked; especially as you pass or drive through areas of Private Property. There are these signs which tell you where the designated trail is: Further into the trail system we found a lot of markers keeping motorized vehicles out of the washes, which is a great way to keep the area on the pristine side. The Kofa sets a great example of how a trail system can be put in place for the enjoyment of everyone and yet maintain its beauty. Saturday night camp site in McPherson Pass (Picture taken Sunday morning). We found a place right next to the road along side of a wash. See the Little White Blimp? It’s a Border Patrol Eye-in-the-Sky tethered out in the desert. I hope there are no aerial views of me squatting in the bushes going around on the internet now! But anyways, that’s why it was nice to be next to a wash; good cover! Sunday morning we kept going north out of McPherson Pass and up the road to King Valley Road. Castle Dome & McPherson Pass behind us: From that junction we generally spent the day zig-zagging our way past the Kofa Range on the east side, until we got to I-10 & the Vicksburg Road. First we went up past the King of Arizona Mine and the North Star Mine where we found quite a few people live and work. Continued V V V