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Vulture Peak Lower Trailhead

The Vulture Peak trailhead parking area is temporarily closed for construction. Download a map showing a trail reroute. For more information, contact the Hassayampa Field Office . Vulture Peak Trail, seven miles south of Wickenburg, Arizona, is a short but steep trail that takes hikers from the base of Vulture Peak (2,480 feet) to a saddle (3,420 feet) just below the summit in only two miles. From this point, experienced hikers can scramble up an extremely steep and narrow chute to the summit…

  • Managed by: Bureau of Land Management
  • Coordinates: 33.8775, -112.81763

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Sophie's Flat Trailhead
  • Boulders OHV Staging Area
  • Big Horn Mountains Wilderness
  • Baldy Mountain Recreational Shooting Site
  • Church Camp Road Recreational Shooting Site
  • Castle Creek Trailhead

Frequently asked questions

Is Vulture Peak Lower Trailhead reservable?

Vulture Peak Lower Trailhead is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Vulture Peak Lower Trailhead?

See the map for Vulture Peak Lower Trailhead's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Vulture Peak Lower Trailhead?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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