Badger Trail meanders through scenic Mohave Desert vegetation and interesting granite rock outcroppings, ascending into the southern end of the Cerbat Mountains.
A 3.2 mile/5.1 km multipurpose (non-motorized) hiking, mountain bicycling, and equestrian trail meandering to the top of a mesa, and back down. Grades average 5%, with some short sections reaching 10-12%.
Take a hike in the Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area (CFRA) covering 11,300 acres of Mohave Desert grassland of several trail systems totaling 35 miles. The trails are open to hikers and joggers, equestrian use and bicyclists. Vegetation in the area includes yucca, beavertail, prickly pear, creosote and mesquite, and the CFRA provides habitat for mule deer, Sonoran desert tortoise, coyotes, foxes, Gambel’s quail, mourning dove, several types of raptors and many smaller mammals, birds and reptiles.
Head 12 miles east to Hualapai Mountain Park, with elevations ranging from 4984’ to 8417’, making it a perfect oasis from the heat of summer and a sometimes snowy playground in winter. Hualapai Mountain Park stands as a direct contrast to the desert landscape of Kingman, filled with pine forests and juniper amidst granite rock formations. Visitors can view abundant wildlife that includes several varieties of birds, fox, deer and elk. Hike or bike along miles of trails and enjoy the breathtaking views, or enjoy such activities as camping, picnicking, volleyball, softball and horseshoes. Hualapai Mountain Park also has camp grounds and cabins for rent.
The Monolith Garden Trail is open to hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and trail runners. This series of loop trails about 9 miles/14.4km in length, meanders through Mohave Desert vegetation and interesting volcanic rock formations.
At the White Cliffs you will see part of an old wagon route used in the late 1800s to bring ore from the Stockton Hill Mines to the railroad to be transported for processing.
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