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Visit the Agua Fria National Monument north of Phoenix. Explore the region's rich human history, hike the Badger Springs Trail to the Agua Fria River, travel Bloody Basin Road, and more.
Located in southeast Arizona, the 19,410-acre Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness is an exciting adventure. You must have a permit to hike, backpack, and hunt in Aravaipa Canyon and all the side canyons.
In the Agua Fria National Monument north of Phoenix, the Badger Springs Trail leads down the Badger Springs Wash to the Agua Fria River canyon, an area rich in archaeological history.
Explore the Betty's Kitchen Watchable Wildlife Viewing Area and National Recreation Trail near Yuma, Arizona. Enjoy wildlife observation, picnicking, and fishing throughout the year.
Mountain biking on Black Canyon National Recreation Trail
Whether you're into hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, photography, nature study or other fun activities, the 21,000-acre Big Horn Mountains Wilderness west of Phoenix has something for everyone.
Mountain Biking at Black Canyon National Recreation Trail
Along the 21-mile-long Black Hills Back Country Byway, time travel back into the Old West. The byway journeys past the Black Hills Rockhound Area, Canyon Overlook Picnic Area and Owl Creek Campground.
Explore the 6-mile Brittlebush Trail, which also intersects with Margies Cove Trail, through the heart of the 63,200-acre North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness east of Gila Bend.
Overview The Burro Creek Campground (1,960’ elevation) is situated along the 57 mile Burro Creek in a transition zone between the upper reaches of the scenic Sonoran Desert and lower reaches of the scenic Mojave Desert. The campground offers visitors...
The 5.65-mile Castle Rock Trail connects the Badger Trail and Camp Beale Loop in the Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area, featuring vistas of the surrounding valley and interesting rock formations.
You will be high on the crest of the Cerbat Mountains near Kingman, with spectacular panoramic views of the Black Mountains to the west and the Music Mountains to the east.
Overview Coyote Buttes North is just a small part of the 112,500-acre Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, but has some of the most visually striking geologic sandstone formations in the world, including The Wave. Coyote Buttes North Permit Area is within...
The Mt. Dellenbaugh trailhead is the starting point for a strenuous 5.9-mile round trip hike through towering evergreens to the 7,072 Mt. Dellenbaugh Peak. Learn more about the Mt. Dellenbaugh Summit Trail.
Explore the 14,630-acre East Cactus Plain Wilderness in Arizona! Enjoy horseback riding, backpacking and more in this area, which includes intricate crescent dune topography.
Love hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and trail running? The Foothills Rim Trail, a 10.2-mile series of loop trails, is part of the Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area near Kingman.
At Fourmile Canyon Campground near Klondyke, there are 10 first come, first served campsites with picnic table and fire rings. You can enjoy nearby hiking, backpacking, hunting, and more.
Visit the 23,000-acre Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area! Explore four perennial waterways, scenic canyons, miles of trails, and primitive roads.
The Gila River Boat Put-In provides access to the Gila River in the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area. Favorable snowpack and rain from the greater Gila River Watershed and infusions from the San Francisco River and Bonita Creek create...
The canyons and ridgelines of the 25,050-acre Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness provide an excellent setting for hiking, backpacking, hunting and climbing.
Once used transport supplies and equipment to the historic Harquahala Peak Observatory, the Harquahala Pack Trail is mile an extremely steep 5.4-mile hike to the summit of Harquahala Mountain.
Explore the San Pedro Trail! Hereford Trailhead provides hiking, biking, and horseback riding access to the trail in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area in Arizona.
Homestead Climbing Area offers sport climbing on limestone cliffs in a remote, scenic high desert backcountry within a two-hour drive from Phoenix and Tucson in Arizona.
Located north of Yuma on the California side of the Colorado River, Imperial Dam Long Term Visitor Area offers long term camping on public lands from September 15 to April 15.
Dispersed camping, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, photography, hunting, and birding are popular activities in the Ironwood Forest National Monument near Tucson.
Lake Havasu in Arizona offers a mix of land and water adventures along the scenic shoreline, with activities ranging from hiking and mountain biking to boating and other water.
Enjoy picnic tables and grills along Bonita Creek! Lee Trailhead/Picnic Area is located within the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area near Safford, Arizona.
A popular local fishing destination near Yuma, Mittry Lake provides excellent opportunities for both shore and boat angling for largemouth bass, sunfish, and catfish.
Explore the 7-mile Mohave & Milltown Railroad Non-motorized Trail, perfect for hikers and mountain bikers! Not far from Oatman and Route 66, it runs parallel to a motorized trail.
Access 7-mile motorized and non-motorized trails near Bullhead City! After plentiful winter rain, wildflowers sometimes bloom from February through April.
Perfect for hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and trail runners! The Monolith Garden Trail is an easy to moderate trail that explores the Mohave Desert in the Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area.
The 30,760-acre Mount Tipton Wilderness provides a wide range of hiking, backpacking, photography, horseback riding, and mountain climbing opportunities north of Kingman.
Enjoy a breathtaking view of Lake Mead and colorful cliffs, badlands, and mountains along Wilson Ridge in the 23,900-acre Mount Wilson Wilderness Area southeast of Las Vegas.
Discover one of most important and well documented early human sites in North America, located in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area near Sierra Vista.
East of Gila Bend, explore the 63,200-acre North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness within the Sonoran Desert National Monument! Enjoy hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, camping, and more.
Explore the 5,800-acre North Santa Teresa Wilderness in southeast Arizona! Enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude.
Explore the Cave Spring Trail as it climbs the east slope of the Black Mountains of Mount Nutt Wilderness! Enjoy a nice view of the Sacramento Valley as well as the Hualapai and Cerbat mountains.