Interruption Point Trail,
Buckskin Mountain State Park
Within the Buckskin Mountain state park is the Interruption Point Trail. Hike the Buckskin Trail across the pedestrian bridge until the trail splits at the Interruption Point Trail. The trail ends at a scenic overlook. Alternatively, follow the Old Mines Trail which leads to a series of old abandoned mines, including the "Bucky's No. 3 Mine". Copper was the main ore that was mined here.
Elevation
The Interruption Point Trail has a maximum elevation of 689 ft., a minimum elevation of 589 ft. and an elevation range of 100 ft.
Metrics
| [ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
| 0.7 mi | 589 ft | 689 ft | 100 ft |
| [ A to B ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
| 22 min | 6.9 | 83 ft | 77 ft |
| [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
| 22 min | 6.4 | 77 ft | 83 ft |
Calories
The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.
Topo Maps
Download the PDF Interruption Point Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.
Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend
- Northwest Topo Map: Lake Havasu City South, AZ
- North Topo Map: Standard Wash, AZ
- Northeast Topo Map: Mohave Springs, AZ
- West Topo Map: Whipple Wash, CA
- Topo Map: Gene Wash, CA
- East Topo Map: Monkeys Head, AZ
- Southwest Topo Map: Parker, AZ
- South Topo Map: Cross Roads, CA
- Southeast Topo Map: Osborne Well, AZ
Difficulty
The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Interruption Point Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.
FAQ
What is the length of the Interruption Point Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.7 miles (1.2 km) or 1,656 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Interruption Point Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 22 minutes in one direction and in 22 minutes in the opposite direction.
Warnings
Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin.
(cdc.gov)
- The Brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) may be present in this area. The Brown dog tick transmits Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
- The Western blacklegged tick (Ixodes pacificus) may be present in this area. The Western blacklegged tick transmits Anaplasmosis and Lyme Disease.
Footnotes
- Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
- Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
- Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
- Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
- Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
- Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
- Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
- Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
- Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.