What to See and Do
Hiking and Biking
Cherum Peak Trail
This trail offers scenic views and gives visitors a chance to spot many local wildlife species. The trail is best for hiking, as biking or horseback riding can be treacherous near the highest point.
Length: 4.9 miles
Intensity: Moderate
Monolith Garden Trail
Located in the Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area, this gentle hike offers beautiful views of the nearby mountains.
Length: 6.4 miles
Intensity: Easy
White Cliffs Wagon Trail
This quiet trail covers an area that wagons once used to bring ore down from the nearby mines, and wagon tracks can still be seen in some places.
Length: 2.4 miles
Intensity: Moderate
Bull Mountain Trail
This trail offers a bit of a climb, but rewards hikers with beautiful views.
Length: 3.9 miles
Intensity: Moderate
Camp Beale Loop
Another trail located in the Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area, this meandering trail offers beautiful views and is an excellent way to spot wildlife.
Length: 3.2 miles
Intensity: Moderate
Climbing
Located right outside of Kingman, near several hiking trails including the Camp Beale Loop, is the Camp Beale Wall, one of the most popular climbing destinations in the area. The wall is 40 feet tall, and there are several bolted sport routes to choose from. The Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area also offers many options when it comes to bouldering.
Wildlife Viewing
The Cherum Peak Trailhead is itself an excellent area to view local wildlife, as are many locations in the nearby Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area. Native species include mule deer, javelinas, rabbits, coyotes, ground squirrels, and occasionally bobcats. Visitors to the area can also spot many types of birds, including hawks and quails, and several species of lizards and snakes.
Picnicking
Hualapai Mountain Park, which is located in Kingman and not too far from the Cherum Peak Trailhead, is a great location for a picnic. The area offers picnic tables and barbecue grills. Kingman is also home to the Lewis Kingman Park, which offers grills, a dog park, and shaded picnic areas. Both parks provide beautiful scenic views.