Arizona Trail - Buckskin Mountain Passage - 10 miles; moderate

The Arizona Trail is a system of connected trails that will eventually extend from the Arizona-Mexico border to the Arizona-Utah state line. The non-motorized trail will be 750 miles long, intended for use by hikers, equestrians, mountain bikers, and in some segments, cross-country skiers. Other non-motorized activities such as walking, jogging, bird watching, environmental education, packstock use, and llama trekking will also be accommodated when appropriate. The Arizona Trail is intended to be a primitive, long distance trail traversing a scenic and natural corridor that highlights the State's topographic, biologic, historic, and cultural diversity.

The Buckskin Mountain Passage comprises the last 12 miles of the Arizona Trail as it descends the Kaibab Plateau to the Utah-Arizona state line in Coyote Valley. Construction of both the single-track trail and trailhead facilities at the state line are underway with expected completion in 1999. In the interim, a combination single-track trail and two-track primitive roads serve as the trail.

Access to the state line trailhead is via U.S. Highway 89-A between Marble Canyon and Jacob Lake, via BLM Road 1065. No trail signing exists so request route information prior your trip.

Paiute Wilderness Trails - 2-15 miles; difficult

Hikes range from a day hike to the top of Mount Bangs to an overnight backpack trip down Sullivans Canyon to the Virgin River Gorge. The Sullivan Canyon route is 15 miles long one-way, mostly along wash bottoms with little developed trails and requires crossing the Virgin River. Others routes follow old roads that were in use before wilderness designation. BLM recommends hikers first contact the Information Center for directions to the trailhead, road conditions and maps of the area.

The Paiute Wilderness Trails are accessed either from the Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area or the Black Rock Mountain area at Cougar Spring Trailhead.

Mt. Trumbull Trail - 2.5 miles; moderate to difficult

The Mt. Trumbull trail quickly ascends the south slope of this high basalt-capped mesa. From the southern rim of the basalt cap, the trail ends and the final mile to the summit on the north edge of the mesa is trailless. Once atop the mesa the route to the summit passes through a beautiful forest of ponderosa pine. At the northern edge of the mesa, broad sweeping views of the heart of the Arizona Strip, as well as much of southern Utah, await the persistent hiker.

Mt. Trumbull is accessed by leaving St. George, Utah via Quail Hill road or from Arizona 389 near Pipe Springs via the Mt. Trumbull Road to reach Mt. Trumbull. Distance is 60-70 miles from St. George or 50 miles from Colorado City on Arizona State Highway 389.

Mt. Logan Trail - 0.5 mile; easy

The short hike to the summit of Mt. Logan is worth the brief effort. To the south and west are majestic views of portions of the western Grand Canyon and Arizona Strip. The Pine Valley Mountains, Virgin Mountains, and scenic portions of southern Utah are also visible in the far distance.

Mt. Logan is accessed by leaving St. George, Utah via Quail Hill road or from Arizona 389 near Pipe Springs via the Mt. Trumbull Road to reach the Mt. Trumbull area. Take BLM Road 1044 to 1064 and follow to the end (4WD or high clearance vehicles). Distance is 65-75 miles from St. George or 55 miles from Colorado City on Arizona State Highway 389.

Hack Canyon Trail - 6 ½ miles; difficult

Hack Canyon provides an important winter access to the Kanab Creek Wilderness. Descending the boulder-strewn dry wash from the plateau into the creek bottom is difficult but the natural scenery is spectacular.

Access to Hack Canyon Trail is from BLM Road #1023 off of Mohave County Road 109. Road 109 takes off from Highway 389 between Pipe Springs and Fredonia.

Grand Wash Bench Trail - 10 miles each way; moderate

The name of this rugged 36,300-acre wilderness in northwest Arizona refers to the two sets of steep cliffs separated by a bench. The lower cliffs rise 1,600' (488m) above the Mojave desert floor and are dissected by several deep, narrow canyons. When viewed from the west, the upper cliffs form a dramatic backdrop to the wilderness area by abruptly climbing another 1,800' (549m). As its name implies, the Grand Wash Bench Trail travels along the bench between the two sets of cliffs from the north boundary to the south end.

The trail can be reached from either the South or North end of the wilderness area. The north trailhead is most easily reached but a high clearance vehicle is recommended. For directions to the trailhead, please visit the Information Center or contact a BLM Recreation Planner at the Arizona Strip Field Office.

Soap Creek Trail - 4 miles; difficult

This primitive trail goes down Soap Creek to the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam. It is a difficult but popular hike among day hikers and fishers because of its natural scenery and access to the Colorado River. The trailhead is located off Highway 89A, about 8 miles west of Marble Canyon.

Mokaac Trail - 2 miles; moderate

Scenic views, chance wildlife sightings and a sense of history await you on the Mokaac Trail. Mokaac Trail was once part of a main road onto the western Arizona Strip beginning in the early 1900's. The trail is no longer a part of the active road system but remains a symbol of earlier times and modes of transportation: horseback, wagon, and Model T.

Mokaac Trail is reached by traveling south from St. George or Bloomington Hills on Quail Hill Road (BLM Road #1069) for about 12 miles. The trailhead is on the right side of the road. This historic and scenic trail is open for hiking and horseback use. The Main Segment is a Moderate 2 miles each way and ends at Quail Spring. We plan to develop the challenging Upper Loop Segment in the future.

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