These trails are located on the lower slopes of Bill Williams Mountain. They offer the hiker access to the mountain and the Bill Williams Mountain Trail from the City of Williams and, if used together, provide opportunities for short loop walks through the forest of pine and oak. Clover Spring ...

Buckskin Mountain State Park attracts nature and water lovers to the area.  The park is at an elevation of 420 feet and covers 1.677 acres.  Its perfect location along the Colorado River, draws hikers, campers, fishers, and water enthusiasts.  When you arrive at Buckskin Mountain State ...

Bixler Saddle Trail

This trail starts at Bixler Saddle, at an elevation of 7,700 feet, on the west side of Bill Williams Mountain. From that point, it climbs through stands of ponderosa pine, Gambel oak, Douglas fir, white fir and aspen to a junction with the Bill Williams Trail ...

This oak-shaded area provides the only campsites available within the Madera Canyon Recreation Area. During the off-season, you can usually get a site here without much trouble. Once the incredible variety of birds for which this area is widely known arrives in early spring and the wildflowers begin carpeting the ...

Betty’s Kitchen Interpretive Trail Area has an unusual name.  Although the name might conjure up a restaurant, that isn’t what you will find when you arrive in the area.  It is at an elevation of 155 feet.  This lush, shady spot along the Colorado River is perfect ...

This trail starts in ponderosa pine and oak thickets. As it crosses West Cataract Creek, it goes through stands of aspen and fir carpeted by a dense ground cover of ferns, Oregon grape and Arizona wild rose. At several places on the trail, the hiker has a good view of ...

Growing up in Parker I visited this river many times.  It is always a great Arizona adventure. Outdoor adventurers will find opportunities for many activities in a unique setting. The Swansea Ghost Townsite is also nearby.  Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge is located along the Bill Williams ...

The Benham Trail starts in ponderosa pine and oak thickets and climbs into the mixed conifer forest on Bill Williams Mountain. At several places along the trail, the hiker has a good view of the forest below and the distant peaks. Although there is no water in the area, cool ...

Black Hills Back Country Byway offers 21 miles of backcountry driving adventure through the northern end of the Peloncillo Mountains in southeastern Arizona. Along the Byway are sweeping views of the Black Hills, Gila Mountains, Mount Graham, and the Gila River Valley. Major attractions seen from the Byway include the ...