This is a trail/road within Kingman city which preserves the mining history of the area. This trail wasn't the original trail from the Stockton Hill Mine to the rail depot. However it was discovered that it could cut a couple miles off the original trail and also avoid an area that often became bogged down with mud. It was probably built in 1890.
They hauled ore over the road from the mine. They also hauled tufa stone which was used for construction of homes in Kingman.
An interesting feature at the trail is the ruts which have been imprinted in the stone. Also there is a series of depressions which were used somehow in conjunction with logs and rope to slow the descent of the wagons.
After 1910 the road saw less use when a new road was constructed which follows present day Route 66. After 1925 the road was completely abandoned after it flooded that year.
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