New River
United States · ArizonaUS
Landform in Maricopa County, Arizona
Gavilan Peak is northwest of Daisy Mountain, north of Anthem, Arizona and southeast of New River, Arizona. Considering its steepness, it is climbed much less frequently than Daisy Mountain. It was named in the 1880s, when the U.S. Cavalry and the Apaches fought a battle in the area. The name means 'sparrow hawk' in Spanish and 'hawk' in Apache.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 10,740
- Coordinates
- 33.916, -112.136
- Timezone
- America/Phoenix
- Elevation
- 614 m
Overview of New River
New River belongs to Arizona, United States and has the feel of a compact town. Records put its population near 10,740. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: adventure, culture and nature. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 614 metres.
Things to do in New River
Adventure in New River
(2)Adventure in New River covers Abseiling and Climbing. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for New River.
Culture in New River
(1)Under culture, New River is tagged with Bridges. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows New River's own activity tags.
Nature in New River
(1)On the nature side, New River offers Rivers. Everything listed here comes from what New River is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in New River
(1)On the sports side, New River offers Hunting. Everything listed here comes from what New River is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in New River
(1)Water Sports in New River covers Rafting. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for New River.
Best time to visit New River
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like New River are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Arizona. Time zone: America/Phoenix.
Similar destinations
Places near New River that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is New River known for?
- New River, in Arizona, United States, is best known for adventure, culture and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 10,740 residents.
- What can you do in New River?
- Recorded activities in New River include Abseiling, Climbing, Bridges, Rivers and Hunting. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit New River?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is New River located?
- New River is located in Arizona, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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