Dammit!
03-08-2010, 09:13 PM
GPS: 33.664747,-111.563491
Directions: From Shea and the 87, go north on 87 quite a ways. You will pass Bush Hwy (exit 199) and if I remember right a couple more mile markers before you see the sign for sycamore. The last mile marker I remember seeing was 202 but there might have been another one. When you see marker 202, get in the left lane and prepare to turn left. For the long access road, you have to come back south approximately a mile. The turn off is not marked and will sneak up on you so watch closely for it.
Rules: It's part of the Tonto National Forest so no State Trust Land permit is required. However, a license plate and OHV decal ARE required. Enforcement seems to be pretty loose but technically it is required so ride without them at your own risk.
Review: Some decent desert riding and hill climbs. The wash is good for high speed runs. Rain ruts and wash outs are extremely common after rain. Be on your guard each trip until you've checked out the trails. The terrain can get extremely rocky. Skid plates recommended. Cactus are plentiful and robust enough to puncture your tires. Stay on the trails and you shouldn't have a problem.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0944zU-OOTk
Directions: From Shea and the 87, go north on 87 quite a ways. You will pass Bush Hwy (exit 199) and if I remember right a couple more mile markers before you see the sign for sycamore. The last mile marker I remember seeing was 202 but there might have been another one. When you see marker 202, get in the left lane and prepare to turn left. For the long access road, you have to come back south approximately a mile. The turn off is not marked and will sneak up on you so watch closely for it.
Rules: It's part of the Tonto National Forest so no State Trust Land permit is required. However, a license plate and OHV decal ARE required. Enforcement seems to be pretty loose but technically it is required so ride without them at your own risk.
Review: Some decent desert riding and hill climbs. The wash is good for high speed runs. Rain ruts and wash outs are extremely common after rain. Be on your guard each trip until you've checked out the trails. The terrain can get extremely rocky. Skid plates recommended. Cactus are plentiful and robust enough to puncture your tires. Stay on the trails and you shouldn't have a problem.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0944zU-OOTk