Hualapai Mountians - Hayden Peak
- Location: Near Kingman, AZ - Hualapai Mountains
- Distance: 5.68 miles roundtrip
- Elevation: Starting 6,750 ft - Finish 8,250 ft. (Gain of 1,500 ft.)
- Difficulty: Moderate to Hard (depends on fitness level)
Heading up Stockton Hill Rd towards the Dambar the road turns into Hualapai Mountain Rd at the intersection of Andy Devine. Continue up Hualapai Mountain Rd. for about 12 miles till you reach the Hualapai Park entrance.
The trailhead starts inside Hualapai Mountain Park near 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.
The trailhead starts at the Main Trail Junction with a starting elevation 6,750 ft. and climbs to 8,250 ft. (Gain of 1,500 ft.) at the top of Hayden Peak.
This hike is a moderate to hard hike, and the last mile of the hike is almost straight uphill.
- 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
- 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.
- There are some restrooms at the Main Trail Junction #4
- The hiking trail starts at Main Trail Junction #4 with a starting elevation of 6,750 ft. You have two options at the Main Trail Junction you can either continue up the road to Hayden Trails Junction #9 or as explained here heading up the more senic route taking the trail.
- 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)
- 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 Hayden Trails Junction #9. (#6 to #9 is 1.03 miles)
- From Hayden Trails Junction you will continue up the road. The remainder of the hike continues up a steep road and can become quite challenging. The road continues uphill gaining 850 feet of elevation in less than a 1 mile leading to Hayden Peak with a maximum elevation of 8,250 ft. Hayden Peak is dominated with radio towers and has an amazing view. (#4 to #11 is 2.84 miles one way and 5.68 miles roundtrip)
Markers on the trail are numbered to correspond with the map below. Ask for a map when you enter into the park.
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.
