What to See and Do
Hiking and Biking
Wickenburg Rodeo Grounds Mine Trail
This trail is relatively secluded, so it's a fantastic place to spot wildlife. Dogs on leashes are welcome.
Length: 7.5 miles
Intensity: Moderate
Hassayampa River Trail
This surprisingly lush trail is located in the nearby Hassayampa River Canyon Wilderness.
Length: 1.9 miles
Intensity: Easy
Sophie's Flat Trail
This secluded trail offers gorgeous views of the area and meanders through a mesmerizing desert landscape.
Length: 6.7 miles
Intensity: Moderate
Belmont Mountain Trail
An excellent trail for viewing birds, this path also leads past an abandoned mine.
Length: 3.8 miles
Intensity: Moderate
Buckhorn Creek Trail
This lengthy trail is ideal for hiking, mountain biking, off-roading, or horseback riding.
Length: 17.4 miles
Intensity: Moderate
Fishing and Boating
Alamo Lake State Park, which encompasses the Tres Alamos Wilderness, is one of the best fishing locations in Arizona. The park is well-known for its excellent bass fishing, but crappie, red-eared sunfish, catfish, bluegill, and tilapia are also commonly caught there. Visitors can also boat or swim in the lake.
Wildlife Viewing
The Tres Alamos Wilderness is a fantastic place to view or photograph animals in their native habitat. Animals common to the area include kit foxes, Cooper's hawks, prairie falcons, Gila monsters, mule deer, and wild burros. You might also see golden eagles, rabbits, snakes, lizards, coyotes, and bobcats.
Picnicking
One of the most popular places for a picnic near the Tres Alamos Wilderness is Boetto Park in Wickenburg. This scenic park features benches, picnic tables, restrooms, and shade trees. Maguire Park is another fantastic choice. This peaceful park has benches and picnic tables.
Horseback Riding
Horseback riding is popular in the Tres Alamos Wilderness and throughout the region. Riders can use OHV trails or washes, and some hiking trails, such as the Wickenburg Rodeo Grounds Mine Trail, are also ideal for equestrians.