Location: Northeast of Yuma.

Difficulty: Moderate.

Description: Moon-like landscape with views of Yuma and California. A unique four-wheeling experience. A narrow, steep road along the top of a ridge. The road turns sharply, creating dangerous blind turns. You may need a spotter to avoid driving off the trail. Suitable for stock high-clearance SUVs. Route-finding is very confusing.

Time & Distance: The trail is about 7.3 miles. Allow about 2 hours.

Trail Conditions: Bureau of Land Management, Yuma Field Office. Call (928) 317-3200.

Yuma WEATHER

Remember: trail conditions, fire restrictions, weather, and land ownership change constantly so everyone must take responsibility for themselves, both for their safety and complying with all laws. Please understand that means YOU.

Directions to the Trail: From Hwy 95 turn west on a hard-to-see paved road near mile marker 40. Go southwest about 2 miles and bear right at the suspension bridge. After another 0.8 miles turn right into a gravel pit.

Get yourself and your rig ready for the trip: Make sure both you and your vehicle are prepared for your next adventure.

Before you venture out on your offroading trip you need to make sure you are prepared for emergencies. Even if nothing happens to you or your vehicle, you might come across someone who needs help. Short of having your full-on bug-out-bag with you, you should at least have some basic emergency items. It might seem obvious to some, but you should get yourself a tool box with appropriate tools and leather gloves, good first aid kit, fire extinguisher, set of jumper cables, emergency blankets (stored in heavy plastic bag – both are useful), flashlight, tow strap and some extra water. I would also suggest a recovery strap, a military folding shovel, heavy duty garbage bags, and a hand crank self powered weather radio. These items are not expensive, but they just might save your day.

Another thing you should definitely do before you leave is to save the number to Arizona 4×4 Off Road Recovery in case you find yourself in need of recovery in the middle of nowhere. Their number is (602) 697-8306.

If you’re ready for a next adventure and want to plan it right, check out some of these trail guides – Arizona has so many awesome destinations to explore!