| Hiking In National Recreation Areas |
| | Gibraltar Mountain Wilderness | | The wilderness includes the western end of the Buckskin Mountains. The area from Giers Mountain in the north to Gibraltar Mountain in the south consists of rugged volcanic rock dissected by deep, sandy washes and rocky canyons. | |
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| Hiking In State Parks |
| | Buckskin Mountain State Park | | This park offers one of the best views along the Parker strip, an 18-mile stretch between Parker Dam and Headgate Dam. The river draws pleasure boaters, water skiers, and swimmers to this 400-foot-elevation recreation area. Anglers vie for largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish, and bluegill. | |
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| Organizations |
| | Arizona Trail Association | | The Arizona Trail Association is a membership organization, seeking active supporters of the Arizona Trail, coordinating volunteers, and providing other essential services to the Arizona Trail project. |
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| Short Trails (1-3 miles) |
| | Buckskin Mountain State Park Trails | | The Buckskin Mountain State Park is scenically located between the Buckskin Mountains and the Colorado River, and attracts both nature lovers and water enthusiasts. Hikers are enticed to explore the area via three developed trails that ascend steep bluffs to panoramic overlooks. | |
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| | Whytes Retreat Trail | | This is an 1.5-mile easy hiking trail. The trail begins at Cattail Cove State Park and follows the shoreline of Lake Havasu, providing an excellent view of the lower portion of the Colorado River, the Whitsett Pumping Station and Parker Dam. | |
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