Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/17/2023
The River View Trail begins at the main trailhead beside the park entrance station at Buckskin Mountain State Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/17/2023
With 270' of elevation gain, the trail begins by ascending the slopes overlooking the park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/17/2023
A protected pedestrian bridge leads to the network of trails across the highway.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/17/2023
The trail is rugged dirt single track heading up into the Arizona backcountry.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/17/2023
A couple benches and signs are the only amenities along the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/17/2023
Well marked intersections and forks lie along the hike. The blue arrows trace the River View Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/17/2023
Overlooking the Colorado River basin from the River View Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/17/2023
Climbing along the River View Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/17/2023
Signed intersection within Buckskin Mountain State Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/17/2023
Buckskin Mountain State Park's River View Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/17/2023
A final climb to a vista point overlooking the Colorado River.