Hualapai Mountains - Aspen Peak

• Location: Near Kingman, AZ - Hualapai Mountains
• Distance: 4.45 miles roundtrip
• Elevation: Starting 6,750 ft - Finish 7,950 ft. (Gain of 1,200 ft.)
• Difficulty: Moderate to Hard (depends on fitness level)

Driving Directions

From Interstate 40 (any of the three main exits heading into Kingman, AZ: Beale (old Route-66), Stockton Hill or Andy Devine, will converge south of town at Hualapai Mountain Road. Heading up Hualapai Mountain Road another 12 miles brings you to the Hualapai Park Ranger Station and entrance (pictured below).

Park Information

The trailhead starts inside Hualapai Mountain Park 12 miles southeast of Kingman, AZ.  Entry fee into the park is $5.00 per car for a day pass.  Annual passes for day use are as follows: Mohave County, Laughlin & Needles Residents $40.00/annually when purchased Jan 1 - Jun 30 and $20.00/annually when purchased Jul 1 - Dec 31.  Non-Residents $60.00/annually when purchased Jan 1 - Jun 30 and $30.00/annually when purchased Jul 1 - Dec 31.

Trail Information

The trailhead starts at the Main Trail Junction inside the park with a starting elevation 6,750 ft. and climbs to 7,950 ft. (Gain of 1,200 ft.) at Dean Peak Overlook near the top of Aspen Peak. 

Intersting Facts: The name Hualapai means "Pine Tree Folk" and is derived from the name of the Indian tribe that once called these mountains home until they were relocated by the military in the 1870's.

Picniking

• Picnic kits can be rented for a day. Each kit contains a volleyball net and ball, softball bats, balls and bases, a soccer ball and a set of horseshoes.  (Not sure of the price)
• There are some picnic areas by the trailhead parking at the Main Trail Junction #4 
• There are also some areas near the base of the Aspen Peak Trail
• There is a bench at the top of Dean Peak Overlook

Camping

• Dry Camping is $12 per night
• Hualapai Mountain Park offers over 70 individual campsites located in three separately designated areas. Picnic tables and grills are available at most sites, but water is limited to only a few sites. All campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Restrooms

There are some restrooms at the Main Trail Junction #4

Detailed Trail Information

0. The hiking trail starts at Main Trail Junction #4 with a starting elevation of 6,750 ft.
0. As you hike up the trail you will have the option to go to Stonestep Overlook #5.  It is worth the short hike as it has a neat stone stairway that leads up to the overlook.  From Stonestep Overlook you will be able to see Kingman in the distance and also provides a great view of Aspen Peak.  (#4 to #5 is 0.57 miles)
0. As you continue hiking you will reach Potato Patch Loop Junction #6.  From here you have the option of going Left or Right.  Going Left will take you to Pine Lake Overlook, but for this hike you want to take a Right heading up to the Aspen Peak Trail.
0. Taking Aspen Peak trail will lead you up to Dean's Peak Overlook #10 with a maximum elevation of 7,950 ft.  To the north you can see Getz and Dean Peaks, also Hualapai Park clearly visible from the top.  (#4 to #10 is 2.23 miles one way and 4.46 miles roundtrip)

Hualapai Mountain park offers 10 miles of trails for hikers, bikers, and equestrians to enjoy.  Situated atop the Hualapai Mountains, the trail provides spectacular views of the desert below and mountain ranges in the distance.  Along the way, trail users will experience a variety of mountain habitats and have the opportunity to see many species of wildlife.  Remember, be courteous to other users and enjoy your hike.

Other trail of interest Hayden Peak, Hualapai Peak, Mt Tipton Overlook, Dinosaur Overlook, Kingman Overlook, Silver Bell Mine, and Aspen Springs.