About Cherum Peak Trailhead
The Cherum Peak Trail climbs steadily to gain about 700 feet of elevation over the first two miles, passing through patches of pinyon pine woodland and Arizona chaparral bush. At about the two-mile mark, you will be high on the crest of the Cerbat Mountains, with spectacular panoramic views of the Black Mountains to the west, and the Music Mountains to the east. Hikers continuing on from this point will find that the trail ties into a little-used jeep road about one-quarter mile later. Following the jeep road for a short distance, you will be just below Cherum Peak summit. The trail once again becomes a single track at this point, leading to the summit. Horses and mountain bikes are not recommended on the last 1/4 mile of the trail leading to the peak.
How to Get There
On Highway 93, 20 miles north of Kingman at milepost 51, BLM's Big Wash Road heads northeast. Follow this road about 13 miles, past Windy Point and Packsaddle recreation sites. The trailhead will be located on your left, just before the road begins to descend steeply toward Chloride. Park alongside the road and be sure not to block traffic. High clearance vehicles are recommended on Big Wash Road, although four-wheel drive is not necessary. Higher elevations of this road may become impassible during periods of snow or prolonged rainfall.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Cherum Peak Trailhead
Heading to Cherum Peak Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Cherum Peak Trailhead?
No central reservation system listed for Cherum Peak Trailhead. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10000635) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Cherum Peak Trailhead?
On Highway 93, 20 miles north of Kingman at milepost 51, BLM's Big Wash Road heads northeast. Follow this road about 13 miles, past Windy Point and Packsaddle recreation sites. The trailhead will be located on your left, just before the road begins to descend steeply toward Chloride. Park alongside the road and be sure not to block traffic. High clearance vehicles are recommended on Big Wash Road,…
How do I contact Cherum Peak Trailhead?
You can reach the park at phone: (928) 718-3700 or email: BLM_AZ_KFOWEB@blm.gov.
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