Arizona Trail - Buckskin Mountain Passage
10 miles

The Arizona Trial is a system of connected trails that will eventually extend from the Arizona - Mexico border to the Arizona & Utah state line. The non motorized trail will be 750 miles long, intended for use by hikers, equestrians, mountain bikers, and in some segments, cross country skiers. Other non motorize activities such as walking, jogging, bird watching, environmental education, packstock use, and Ilama trekking will also be accommodated when appropriate. The Arizona Trail is intended to be a primitive, long distance trail traversing a scenic and natural corridor that highlights the State's topographic, biologic, historic, and cultural diversity.

The Buckskin Mountain Passage comprises the last 10 miles of the Arizona Trail as it descends the Kaibab Plateau to the Utah - Arizona state line in Coyote Valley. Construction of both single - track trailhead facilities at the state line are underway with expected completion in 1998. In the interim, a series of two track primitive roads serve as the trail.

Access to the state line trailhead is via U.S. Highway 89A between Marble Canyon and Jacob Lake, via BLM Road 1065. No trail signing exists so request route information prior your trip.