Overview

• Yuma Gateway Park is a starting point for a loop hike along the Lower Colorado River.

• Historic significance: Named for the 1840s river crossing during the California Gold Rush.

• Yuma Crossing is a USDI-NPS Registered National Historic Landmark

• Offers a desert oasis along the Lower Colorado River, away from interstate traffic.

Parking, restrooms & amenities

• The trailhead is accessible by car or city bus, with a large parking lot, accessible spaces, and a port-a-potty

• Accessible restrooms and parking are available at three points along the hike, at Gateway Park, Colorado River State Historic Park and West Wetlands Park

• Recreational activities include fishing, boating, tubing, bicycling and a large playground

• Shady areas are provided with picnic tables and ramadas

Trail Route

• Short hike (1 miles RT): Paved route to Colorado River State Historic Park to tour a historic U.S. Army Depot and watch educational films on river and native history

• Longer hike (3-mile RT): Shady dirt path along the river to West Wetlands Park, with sandy sections, few benches, and educational signs

• Loop option (3.2-mile RT): Complete a loop via a paved bike path back to Gateway Park